US Bridges

Washington Avenue over Scotland Run

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI East of CR 655 · Structure no. 0808L02

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,104
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Avenue over Scotland Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Washington Avenue over Scotland Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,325 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWashington Avenue
CrossesScotland Run
Location0.25 MI East of CR 655
Coordinates39.6451, -75.05258
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2024)
Projected traffic1,325 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 Washington Avenue over Scotland Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Avenue over Scotland Run 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 Washington Avenue over Scotland Run carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Avenue over Scotland Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Avenue over Scotland Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.