Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain
FairSalem County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI East of CR 623 · Structure no. 1713216
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 126
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain 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 Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain carry?
About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Frank Smith Road over Upper Br of Canton Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.