US Bridges

C.R. 563 over W.Br Wading River

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 4.0 MI S. of C.R. 532 · Structure no. 03G6270

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,686
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 563 over W.Br Wading River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 563 over W.Br Wading River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 563
CrossesW.Br Wading River
Location4.0 MI S. of C.R. 532
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7636, -74.54213
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed5 mi (8 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 W.Br Wading River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 563 over W.Br Wading River 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 W.Br Wading River carry?

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

How long is C.R. 563 over W.Br Wading River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 563 over W.Br Wading River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.