US Bridges

Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.18 Mi. S of CR 644 · Structure no. 0802I11

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,197
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 14,197 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,037 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEvergreen AVECR553
CrossesWoodbury Creek
Location0.18 Mi. S of CR 644
RouteCounty Highway 553
Coordinates39.8412, -75.14415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,197 (2024)
Projected traffic17,037 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek carry?

About 14,197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen AVECR553 over Woodbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.