US Bridges

CR 705 over Bells Lake Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · .18 MI N. of Nj 168 · Structure no. 0804L05

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,122
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 705 over Bells Lake Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 705 over Bells Lake Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 13,122 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,747 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 705
CrossesBells Lake Branch
Location.18 MI N. of Nj 168
RouteCounty Highway 705
Coordinates39.77478, -75.05401
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,122 (2024)
Projected traffic15,747 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 705 over Bells Lake Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 705 over Bells Lake 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 CR 705 over Bells Lake Branch carry?

About 13,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 705 over Bells Lake Branch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 705 over Bells Lake Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.