US Bridges

Swedesboro Ave over Still Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.3 Mi. South of CR 673 · Structure no. 0803E05

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,341
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesboro Ave over Still Run is a concrete frame carrying Swedesboro Ave over Still Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,809 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedesboro Ave
CrossesStill Run
Location0.3 Mi. South of CR 673
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.80519, -75.27104
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,341 (2024)
Projected traffic2,809 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Swedesboro Ave over Still Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesboro Ave over Still Run 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 Swedesboro Ave over Still Run carry?

About 2,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swedesboro Ave over Still Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Swedesboro Ave over Still Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.