US Bridges

Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.62 MI S of CR 541 · Structure no. 03D5110

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,640
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 110 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.

It carries about 10,640 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,768 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHimmelein RD CR623
CrossesHaynes Creek
Location0.62 MI S of CR 541
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.88522, -74.83164
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,640 (2023)
Projected traffic12,768 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$330,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek carry?

About 10,640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Himmelein RD CR623 over Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.