US Bridges

Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.36 MI E. Crosskeys RD · Structure no. 048F012

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,035
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River is a concrete frame carrying Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 7,035 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,584 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWat.N Freedom Rd.
CrossesGreat Egg Harbor River
Location0.36 MI E. Crosskeys RD
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.78106, -74.94306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,035 (2023)
Projected traffic8,584 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River carry?

About 7,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wat.N Freedom Rd. over Great Egg Harbor River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.