US Bridges

Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.76 MI North of CO RT538 · Structure no. 0807151

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6,624 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,842 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 45
CrossesSo.Branch Raccoon Creek
Location0.76 MI North of CO RT538
RouteState Highway 45
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.72202, -75.23799
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,624 (2024)
Projected traffic9,842 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek carry?

About 6,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 45 over So.Branch Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.