US Bridges

CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.59 MI North of CR 640 · Structure no. 0802H01

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,921
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 52 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 4,921 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,905 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 643 (grove Rd)
CrossesWoodbury Creek
Location0.59 MI North of CR 640
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85757, -75.18405
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,921 (2024)
Projected traffic5,905 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek carry?

About 4,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 643 (grove Rd) over Woodbury Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.