US Bridges

Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.26 Miles South CR 542 · Structure no. 01M0017

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 516 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElwood-Pl Mills RD
CrossesHammonton Creek
Location0.26 Miles South CR 542
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.63597, -74.66057
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2023)
Projected traffic516 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elwood-Pl Mills RD over Hammonton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.