US Bridges

Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run

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Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.95 MI South Rt 40 JCT · Structure no. 01HML40

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run is a concrete culvert carrying Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,108 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSomers Point RD
CrossesGravelly Run
Location1.95 MI South Rt 40 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 559
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42723, -74.70163
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2023)
Projected traffic12,108 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Somers Point RD over Gravelly Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.