US Bridges

CR 553 over Mantua Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.23 MI North of Nj 55 · Structure no. 0804I06

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,398
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 553 over Mantua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 553 over Mantua Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,398 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,478 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 553
CrossesMantua Creek
Location1.23 MI North of Nj 55
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.77348, -75.13583
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,398 (2024)
Projected traffic18,478 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 553 over Mantua Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 553 over Mantua 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 553 over Mantua Creek carry?

About 15,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 553 over Mantua Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns CR 553 over Mantua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.