US Bridges

CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.5 Miles W of Route 77 · Structure no. 0600032

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR733(BEALS Mill)
CrossesCohansey River
Location1.5 Miles W of Route 77
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.52484, -75.26603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2024)
Projected traffic220 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 CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR733(BEALS Mill) 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 CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR733(BEALS Mill) over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.