US Bridges

Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI North of CR 538 · Structure no. 0805E06

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRussell Mill RD
CrossesBasgalore Creek
Location0.2 MI North of CR 538
Coordinates39.73748, -75.28276
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic536 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Mill RD over Basgalore Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.