US Bridges

Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 2.5 Mile W of Cty RTE 610 · Structure no. 0600041

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 148 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBay Point Road
CrossesCedar Ditch
Location2.5 Mile W of Cty RTE 610
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.29689, -75.24908
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2024)
Projected traffic148 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch 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 Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Point Road over Cedar Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.