US Bridges

Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.42 MI from CR 617 · Structure no. 0600060

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony RD CR 603
CrossesWest Branch
Location0.42 MI from CR 617
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.48811, -75.27844
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
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2024)
Projected traffic1,257 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 Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Harmony RD CR 603 over West Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.