US Bridges

Nj 44 over Mantua Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.12 MI S of CR 653 JCT · Structure no. 0806151

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
167 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 44 over Mantua Creek is a steel movable - lift carrying Nj 44 over Mantua Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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 5 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 5,916 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,219 by 2044. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 44
CrossesMantua Creek
Location1.12 MI S of CR 653 JCT
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83123, -75.23637
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,916 (2024)
Projected traffic7,219 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 44 over Mantua Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Nj 44 over Mantua Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 44 over Mantua Creek carry?

About 5,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 44 over Mantua Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 44 over Mantua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.