US Bridges

CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · .2 MI W Nj RTE 55 · Structure no. 0600035

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,802 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 674 (garden Rd)
CrossesMaurice River
Location.2 MI W Nj RTE 55
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.52202, -75.07312
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,950 (2024)
Projected traffic15,802 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice 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 CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River carry?

About 12,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 674 (garden Rd) over Maurice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.