US Bridges

Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI South of US 322 · Structure no. 0809P07

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L is a wood or timber culvert carrying Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 71 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSharps Road
CrossesHospitality Br Diamond L
Location0.33 MI South of US 322
Coordinates39.61165, -74.91904
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic42 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 Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L 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 Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Sharps Road over Hospitality Br Diamond L?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.