Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek
PoorPosted for loadGloucester County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI South of CO Rt 644 · Structure no. 0810150
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,874
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 133 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21,874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,248 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek carry?
About 21,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.