US Bridges

CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 350 Ft. S. of Church Ln. · Structure no. 03F4400

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,874
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,727 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 645
CrossesGrnwd Br. Rancocas Creek
Location350 Ft. S. of Church Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates39.95627, -74.62781
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,874 (2024)
Projected traffic4,727 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek carry?

About 3,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 645 over Grnwd Br. Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.