US Bridges

CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI South of US 322 · Structure no. 0805D03

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,967
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 9,967 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,960 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 551 (kings Hwy)
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.9 MI South of US 322
RouteCounty Highway 551
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75079, -75.30548
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,967 (2024)
Projected traffic11,960 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 9,967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 551 (kings Hwy) over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.