US Bridges

Parkway N over Mullica River

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 4.6 MI So New Gretna Toll · Structure no. 360490N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,090
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway N over Mullica River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway N over Mullica River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 21,090 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,937 by 2043. The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesParkway N
CrossesMullica River
Location4.6 MI So New Gretna Toll
Coordinates39.55562, -74.46246
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,230 ft (374.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,090 (2023)
Projected traffic26,937 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway N over Mullica River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkway N 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway N over Mullica River carry?

About 21,090 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parkway N over Mullica River?

The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway N over Mullica River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.