US Bridges

C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 4.09MI S.Of C.R.532 · Structure no. 03G6150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 563
CrossesShoal Branch
Location4.09MI S.Of C.R.532
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.76206, -74.54031
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2023)
Projected traffic2,057 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 C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 563 over Shoal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 563 over Shoal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.