New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek
FairPosted for loadCumberland County, New Jersey · 1.2 Mi. SE JCT CO 637 · Structure no. 0600031
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 62 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek 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 New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns New Jersey Ave over Oyster Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.