US Bridges

Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · .29 Mi. West of US 322 · Structure no. 0809P02

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,725 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesColes Mill Road
CrossesHospitality Branch
Location.29 Mi. West of US 322
RouteCounty Highway 538
Coordinates39.62055, -74.92707
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,725 (2024)
Projected traffic2,071 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 Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Mill Road over Hospitality 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch carry?

About 1,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Mill Road over Hospitality Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.