US Bridges

Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mile West of Nj Rt 55 · Structure no. 0600039

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
762
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaurice River Pkwy
CrossesBlackwater Branch
Location0.2 Mile West of Nj Rt 55
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.5055, -75.0721
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Maurice River Pkwy over Blackwater Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.