US Bridges

Dante Avenue over Panther Branch

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI West of Rt 716 · Structure no. 0600012

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,372
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Avenue over Panther Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dante Avenue over Panther Branch in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDante Avenue
CrossesPanther Branch
Location0.5 MI West of Rt 716
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.45375, -74.95658
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,372 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dante Avenue over Panther Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dante Avenue over Panther Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dante Avenue over Panther Branch carry?

About 2,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dante Avenue over Panther Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dante Avenue over Panther Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.