Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch
GoodGloucester County, New Jersey · 1.2M.N US 40&0.2M W Nj 55 · Structure no. 0809K05
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,398
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 84 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 1,398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch carry?
About 1,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Royal Avenue over Reeds Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.