US Bridges

Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mile North of Rt 49 · Structure no. 0600030

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,983 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMayor Aitken Drive
CrossesSunset Lake Raceway
Location0.3 Mile North of Rt 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.43105, -75.23641
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
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,983 (2024)
Projected traffic3,640 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway 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 Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway carry?

About 2,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mayor Aitken Drive over Sunset Lake Raceway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.