US Bridges

Harley Avenue over South River

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.87 Mile S. of US RTE 40 · Structure no. 01HML58

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harley Avenue over South River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harley Avenue over South River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 48 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHarley Avenue
CrossesSouth River
Location0.87 Mile S. of US RTE 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.45456, -74.81214
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2023)
Projected traffic141 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harley Avenue over South River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Harley Avenue over South River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Harley Avenue over South River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harley Avenue over South River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harley Avenue over South River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.