US Bridges

US 322 over Jefferson Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.49 MI East of Nj 45 · Structure no. 0805G13

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,495
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Jefferson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 322 over Jefferson Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,394 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 322
CrossesJefferson Branch
Location0.49 MI East of Nj 45
RouteU.S. Route 322
Coordinates39.73958, -75.21756
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,495 (2024)
Projected traffic17,394 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 322 over Jefferson Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322 over Jefferson Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 322 over Jefferson Branch carry?

About 14,495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Jefferson Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Jefferson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.