US Bridges

CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI E of CR 607 · Structure no. 0600033

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,579
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,927 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR704(SILVER Lk R)
CrossesCohansey River
Location0.33 MI E of CR 607
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates39.47261, -75.25558
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,579 (2024)
Projected traffic1,927 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR704(SILVER Lk R) 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 CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River carry?

About 1,579 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR704(SILVER Lk R) over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.