US Bridges

Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI East of Nj 45 · Structure no. 0802I14

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,663
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 111 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 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 3,663 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,396 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHunter Street
CrossesRailroad CSXT
Location0.2 MI East of Nj 45
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.83867, -75.14883
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,663 (2024)
Projected traffic4,396 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT carry?

About 3,663 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hunter Street over Railroad CSXT?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.