US Bridges

CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.22 M S of CR 623 · Structure no. 0600046

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 328 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR639(COOKS Cnr R)
CrossesRaccoon Ditch
Location1.22 M S of CR 623
RouteCounty Highway 639
Coordinates39.42101, -75.381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch 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 CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR639(COOKS Cnr R) over Raccoon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.