US Bridges

W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · .3 Mi. West of Rt. 606 · Structure no. 0600018

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,662
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River is a concrete culvert carrying W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 10,662 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,010 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW Park Drive CR621
CrossesCohansey River
Location.3 Mi. West of Rt. 606
RouteCounty Highway 621
Coordinates39.44665, -75.23542
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,662 (2024)
Projected traffic13,010 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Park Drive CR621 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 W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River carry?

About 10,662 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W Park Drive CR621 over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.