US Bridges

Jackson Road over Faraway Branch

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.9 Mi. South of CR 538 · Structure no. 0810P01

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,149
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over Faraway Branch is a concrete frame carrying Jackson Road over Faraway Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,149 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJackson Road
CrossesFaraway Branch
Location1.9 Mi. South of CR 538
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.59638, -74.91805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,149 (2024)
Projected traffic1,379 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 Jackson Road over Faraway Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Road over Faraway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Road over Faraway Branch carry?

About 1,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over Faraway Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Road over Faraway Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.