US Bridges

Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of CR 632 · Structure no. 0804I04

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,752
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,752 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,503 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMantua Blvd. CR676
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location0.5 MI South of CR 632
RouteCounty Highway 676
Coordinates39.7858, -75.1625
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,752 (2024)
Projected traffic10,503 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 8,752 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Mantua Blvd. CR676 over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.