US Bridges

US 322B over Raccoon Creek

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI East of US 322 · Structure no. 0807152

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322B over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying US 322B over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,369 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 322B
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.45 MI East of US 322
RouteU.S. Route 322B
Coordinates39.73643, -75.2247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2024)
Projected traffic24,369 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$827,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322B over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 322B over Raccoon Creek 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 322B over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322B over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 322B over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.