US Bridges

CR 563 over Gates Branch

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.56 MI N of CR 532 · Structure no. 03G6057

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,767
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 563 over Gates Branch is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 563 over Gates Branch in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,767 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 563
CrossesGates Branch
Location0.56 MI N of CR 532
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.82669, -74.53785
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,767 (2023)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 563 over Gates Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 563 over Gates Branch 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 CR 563 over Gates Branch carry?

About 1,767 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 563 over Gates Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 563 over Gates Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.