US Bridges

County Route 679 over Wading River

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.62 MI S of CR 563 · Structure no. 03G8660

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 679 over Wading River is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 679 over Wading River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCounty Route 679
CrossesWading River
Location1.62 MI S of CR 563
RouteCounty Highway 679
Coordinates39.66354, -74.52353
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2023)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 County Route 679 over Wading River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 679 over Wading River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 679 over Wading River carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 679 over Wading River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 679 over Wading River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.