US Bridges

Atsion Road over Mullica River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 8 MI N of RT30 & 206 JCT · Structure no. 3485156

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Atsion Road over Mullica River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atsion Road over Mullica River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAtsion Road
CrossesMullica River
Location8 MI N of RT30 & 206 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.76368, -74.78374
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2023)
Projected traffic22 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$377,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atsion Road over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atsion Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Atsion Road over Mullica River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Atsion Road over Mullica River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Atsion Road over Mullica River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.