US Bridges

CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.47 MI North of Nj 44 · Structure no. 0803F18

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,178
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,614 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 653(BILLNGPORT)
CrossesConrail
Location0.47 MI North of Nj 44
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83226, -75.25269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,178 (2024)
Projected traffic8,614 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail 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 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail carry?

About 7,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 653(BILLNGPORT) over Conrail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.