US Bridges

Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI South of US 322 · Structure no. 0809P06

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,528
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch is a concrete frame carrying Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,528 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,034 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPiney Hollow Road
CrossesHospitality Branch
Location0.25 MI South of US 322
Coordinates39.60874, -74.90902
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
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,528 (2024)
Projected traffic3,034 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch carry?

About 2,528 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Piney Hollow Road over Hospitality Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.