US Bridges

Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI W of Nj Turnpike · Structure no. 0803G02

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,515
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,515 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,219 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMantua-Paulsbor RD
CrossesEdwards Run at Lock NO.9
Location0.67 MI W of Nj Turnpike
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates39.80535, -75.20735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,515 (2024)
Projected traffic10,219 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9 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 Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9 carry?

About 8,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mantua-Paulsbor RD over Edwards Run at Lock NO.9?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.