US Bridges

CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI East of CR 551 · Structure no. 0805D05

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,632
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run is a concrete frame carrying CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,632 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,558 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR538(GLN Echo Av)
CrossesNarraticon Run
Location0.07 MI East of CR 551
RouteCounty Highway 538
Coordinates39.74967, -75.30529
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,632 (2024)
Projected traffic5,558 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run carry?

About 4,632 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR538(GLN Echo Av) over Narraticon Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.