US Bridges

US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco)

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI East of US 130 · Structure no. 0824150

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,628
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco) in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 22,628 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,886 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322
CrossesConrail(pennsgrove Seco)
Location0.27 MI East of US 130
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.79931, -75.34754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,628 (2023)
Projected traffic27,886 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco) built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco) 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco) carry?

About 22,628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco)?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 322 over Conrail(pennsgrove Seco)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.