US Bridges

Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · .4 Mile W of Cake Road · Structure no. 0600048

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River is a concrete tee beam carrying Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalters RD CR689
CrossesCohansey River
Location.4 Mile W of Cake Road
RouteCounty Highway 689
Coordinates39.5028, -75.26041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic330 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 Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Walters RD CR689 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Walters RD CR689 over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.