US Bridges

CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.48 MI East of Nj 44 · Structure no. 0802H03

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 12,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,132 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR640-DELAWARE ST
CrossesMatthews Brook
Location0.48 MI East of Nj 44
RouteCounty Highway 640
Coordinates39.84329, -75.17501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,610 (2024)
Projected traffic15,132 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook carry?

About 12,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR640-DELAWARE ST over Matthews Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.