US Bridges

West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.1M North RT.49/607 Int · Structure no. 0600020

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,722
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 102 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 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,101 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Avenue CR607
CrossesIrelands Mill Run
Location1.1M North RT.49/607 Int
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates39.44599, -75.2462
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2024)
Projected traffic2,101 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill 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 West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue CR607 over Irelands Mill Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.