US Bridges

Harbor Lane over Landing Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · .08 MI E of Bay Avenue · Structure no. 01SP001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2021 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Harbor Lane over Landing Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harbor Lane over Landing Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarbor Lane
CrossesLanding Creek
Location.08 MI E of Bay Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.31398, -74.58915
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2021)
Projected traffic146 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Harbor Lane over Landing Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harbor Lane over Landing 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 Harbor Lane over Landing Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harbor Lane over Landing Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Harbor Lane over Landing Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).