US Bridges

Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek

FairPosted for load

Salem County, New Jersey · .3 Mi. NE of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1700954

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
877
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek in Salem 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 877 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,070 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Avenue
CrossesBranch of Alloways Creek
Location.3 Mi. NE of Nj 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.54806, -75.40756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2023)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek built?

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

What condition is Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Avenue over Branch of Alloways Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.