US Bridges

Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of CR553 Alt · Structure no. 0805I02

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,486
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 99 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 6,486 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,783 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTylers Mill Road
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location0.1 MI East of CR553 Alt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7546, -75.14827
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,486 (2024)
Projected traffic7,783 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch 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 Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 6,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tylers Mill Road over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.