US Bridges

CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 4 Mi. South of Rte. 553 · Structure no. 0600001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,219
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek in Cumberland 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 5 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 1,219 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR637(FORTESCUE R)
CrossesFortescue Creek
Location4 Mi. South of Rte. 553
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.24342, -75.16984
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,219 (2024)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek built?

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

What condition is CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue 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 CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek carry?

About 1,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR637(FORTESCUE R) over Fortescue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.