US Bridges

Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S. of Landis Ave. · Structure no. 0600063

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,084
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,084 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,323 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird St. Terrace
CrossesTarkiln Branch
Location0.5 MI S. of Landis Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.47621, -75.03052
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,084 (2024)
Projected traffic1,323 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln 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 Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch carry?

About 1,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Third St. Terrace over Tarkiln Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.