US Bridges

CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 2.7 M W of Rt 77 · Structure no. 0600002

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,226
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 years old, older 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 2,226 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,716 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR617(SELY-FINLEY)
CrossesCohansey River
Location2.7 M W of Rt 77
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.4875, -75.25843
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,226 (2024)
Projected traffic2,716 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River carry?

About 2,226 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR617(SELY-FINLEY) over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.