Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek
FairPosted for loadSalem County, New Jersey · 7.5 MI SW of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1713215
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 263
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 79 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow 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 Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek carry?
About 263 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Stow Neck Road over West Branch Stow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.