US Bridges

CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 3 MI West of Rt 680 Inter · Structure no. 0600006

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
586
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 586 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR553(MAIN St)
CrossesDividing Creek
Location3 MI West of Rt 680 Inter
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.26736, -75.09651
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.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2024)
Projected traffic715 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing 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 CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR553(MAIN St) over Dividing Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.