Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek
PoorAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.72 MI S of CR 542 · Structure no. 01M0039
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 978
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 978 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,174 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek carry?
About 978 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia RD CR 658 over Hammonton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.