US Bridges

Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.8 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 1704139

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 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 concrete tee beam carrying Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 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
Location0.8 Mile South of US 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63277, -75.29051
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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Avis Mill Road over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.