US Bridges

CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · .18M We of Macanuppuck RD · Structure no. 0600061

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
191
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 191 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 604 Gum Tree
CrossesBishops Run
Location.18M We of Macanuppuck RD
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates39.45062, -75.34776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum 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 width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2024)
Projected traffic233 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 CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run 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 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 604 Gum Tree over Bishops Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.