Gloucester County Bridge Report Card
Gloucester County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gloucester County has 243 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 74,969 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gloucester County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 243 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 74,969 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.5% | 4.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 5,408,406 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 74,969 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gloucester County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route Nj 45 over Woodbury Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,874 | 1892 |
| US 130 over Big Timber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,155 | 1928 |
| Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,175 | 1934 |
| US 322 over Main ST & Mechanic ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,856 | 1974 |
| Cr581 Comminrs Pke over Oldmans Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 904 | 1912 |
| Andrews Road over Four Mile Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 1952 |
| Mill Road over Raccoon Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 16,401 | 1928 |
| US 322b over Raccoon Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 16,400 | 1940 |
| Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 15,089 | 1920 |
| Route US 322 over Scotland Run | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 9,068 | 1970 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.