US Bridges

Russell Mill Road over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI North of CR 538 · Structure no. 0805E10

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Mill Road over Raccoon Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Russell Mill Road over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRussell Mill Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.5 MI North of CR 538
Coordinates39.74413, -75.28022
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 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 Russell Mill Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Mill Road over Raccoon 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 Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Russell Mill Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Mill Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.