US Bridges

Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI South of US 40 · Structure no. 1704138

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,464
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 105 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 6 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 2,464 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,006 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAvis Mill Road
CrossesSalem Creek
Location1.0 MI South of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63182, -75.2918
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,464 (2023)
Projected traffic3,006 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Avis Mill Road over Salem 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek carry?

About 2,464 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.