US Bridges

Union Road over Still Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI North of CR 664 · Structure no. 0804F04

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Road over Still Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Union Road over Still Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Road
CrossesStill Run
Location0.8 MI North of CR 664
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.77256, -75.23391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2024)
Projected traffic743 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Union Road over Still Run built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Union Road 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 Union Road over Still Run carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Union Road over Still Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Union Road over Still Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.