US Bridges

Parkway S over Mullica River

Fair

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

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
979 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21,788
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Parkway S over Mullica River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Parkway S over Mullica River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 71 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 21,788 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,671 by 2043. The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway S
CrossesMullica River
Location4.6 MI So New Gretna Toll
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.5557, -74.46262
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length979 ft (298.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,788 (2023)
Projected traffic33,671 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 S over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Parkway S over Mullica River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway S over Mullica River carry?

About 21,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Parkway S over Mullica River?

The structure is 979 ft (298.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway S over Mullica River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.