US Bridges

CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · At Davis Mill Pond · Structure no. 0600004

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 125 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 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR623(CHESTNUT Rd)
CrossesChestnut Run
LocationAt Davis Mill Pond
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates39.42909, -75.36198
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic184 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR623(CHESTNUT Rd) over Chestnut Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.