US Bridges

Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.08 Miles S. of River RD · Structure no. 01M0001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
841
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 841 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesEgg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R
CrossesMullica River
Location0.08 Miles S. of River RD
RouteCounty Highway 563
Coordinates39.61142, -74.58929
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic841 (2023)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River carry?

About 841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Egg Hrbr-Grn Bnk R over Mullica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.