US Bridges

South East Avenue over Mill Creek

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.1 Miles South of CO.670 · Structure no. 0600021

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South East Avenue over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South East Avenue over Mill Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth East Avenue
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 Miles South of CO.670
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.42651, -75.22558
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 South East Avenue over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is South East Avenue over Mill Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South East Avenue over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South East Avenue over Mill Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns South East Avenue over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.