US Bridges

Mill Road over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.09 MI West of Nj 45 · Structure no. 0825150

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,401
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Raccoon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill Road over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 16,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,013 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.09 MI West of Nj 45
RouteCity Street 322B
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.73642, -75.22425
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,401 (2024)
Projected traffic20,013 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$363,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over Raccoon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 16,401 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.