US Bridges

Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.8 Mi. SW Jct. Co. 553 · Structure no. 0600027

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Point Road
CrossesWeir Creek
Location1.8 Mi. SW Jct. Co. 553
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.24891, -75.12856
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Turkey Point Road over Weir 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 Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Point Road over Weir Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.