US Bridges

Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.4 Ml S.Cr 542 · Structure no. 01M0038

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSixth ST
CrossesHammonton Creek
Location0.4 Ml S.Cr 542
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63385, -74.71766
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic157 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sixth ST 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 Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth ST over Hammonton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.