Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River
GoodAtlantic County, New Jersey · .42 MI N of Nj 50 & 40 · Structure no. 01HML54
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,637
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,637 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,964 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River carry?
About 6,637 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Rt 559 over Great Egg Harbor River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.