US Bridges

Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · .25 MI N of JCT CR 604 · Structure no. 0809J02

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,746
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,746 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,095 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWillow Grove Road
CrossesReed Branch
Location.25 MI N of JCT CR 604
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.62559, -75.11249
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,746 (2024)
Projected traffic2,095 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch carry?

About 1,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Grove Road over Reed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.