US Bridges

Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI West of Nj 55 · Structure no. 1701274

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,975
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,975 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,410 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGershel Avenue
CrossesMuddy Run
Location2.3 MI West of Nj 55
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.47037, -75.09293
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,975 (2023)
Projected traffic2,410 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run 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 Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run carry?

About 1,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gershel Avenue over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.