US Bridges

Holly Ave over Porch Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.37 Mi. S. of CR 654 · Structure no. 0805J10

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Ave over Porch Branch is a steel culvert carrying Holly Ave over Porch Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 85 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 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 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,830 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Ave
CrossesPorch Branch
Location0.37 Mi. S. of CR 654
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75008, -75.10419
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2023)
Projected traffic3,830 by 2043
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 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$60,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Ave over Porch Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Holly Ave over Porch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Ave over Porch Branch carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Holly Ave over Porch Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Ave over Porch Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.