US Bridges

CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.28 MI N of CR 660 · Structure no. 0600003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Other
Length
98 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
565
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek is a other slab carrying CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 565 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR623(CANTON Rd)
CrossesStow Creek
Location1.28 MI N of CR 660
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.46132, -75.40248
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.
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 above top of footing
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic565 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow 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 CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek carry?

About 565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR623(CANTON Rd) over Stow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.