US Bridges

Witt Road over Alloways Creek

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 2 Mi. North of CR 581 · Structure no. 1701073

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Witt Road over Alloways Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Witt Road over Alloways Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWitt Road
CrossesAlloways Creek
Location2 Mi. North of CR 581
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.58352, -75.33576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2023)
Projected traffic342 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Witt Road over Alloways Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Witt Road over Alloways Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Witt Road over Alloways Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Witt Road over Alloways Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Witt Road over Alloways Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.