US Bridges

Bayview Road over Division Gut

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · Junction With CO Rt 643 · Structure no. 0600029

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayview Road over Division Gut is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayview Road over Division Gut in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 5 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBayview Road
CrossesDivision Gut
LocationJunction With CO Rt 643
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.28287, -75.2378
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2024)
Projected traffic26 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayview Road over Division Gut built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Bayview Road over Division Gut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bayview Road over Division Gut carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bayview Road over Division Gut?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Bayview Road over Division Gut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.