US Bridges

Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · .5 MI W of Heislerville · Structure no. 0600055

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,469
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,469 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,215 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 347(CR550 Spur)
CrossesW.Creek@hands Mill Pond
Location.5 MI W of Heislerville
RouteState Highway 347
Coordinates39.24265, -74.90199
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,469 (2024)
Projected traffic15,215 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond 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 Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond carry?

About 12,469 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 347(CR550 Spur) over W.Creek@hands Mill Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.