US Bridges

County Route 656 over R.R. Row

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.87 MI SW of C.R. 658 · Structure no. 03C2002

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,307
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 656 over R.R. Row is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 656 over R.R. Row in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 2,307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,815 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 656
CrossesR.R. Row
Location0.87 MI SW of C.R. 658
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.08759, -74.83456
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,307 (2023)
Projected traffic2,815 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 656 over R.R. Row built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 656 over R.R. Row 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 656 over R.R. Row carry?

About 2,307 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 656 over R.R. Row?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 656 over R.R. Row?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.