US Bridges

CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 3 M SE of Rt 555&670 Int · Structure no. 0600015

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,810
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,310 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR670 (buckshutem)
CrossesLaurel Lake
Location3 M SE of Rt 555&670 Int
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.33238, -75.01966
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2024)
Projected traffic8,310 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake 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 CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake carry?

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR670 (buckshutem) over Laurel Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.