US Bridges

Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI South of CR 605 · Structure no. 0807D03

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
552
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPorches Mill Road
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location0.6 MI South of CR 605
Coordinates39.68901, -75.31035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2024)
Projected traffic662 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porches Mill Road over Oldmans 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Porches Mill Road over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.