US Bridges

CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.78 MI East of Nj 45 · Structure no. 0805I01

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,178
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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 10,178 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,213 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 603 (center St)
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location3.78 MI East of Nj 45
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.76442, -75.14703
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,178 (2024)
Projected traffic12,213 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$608,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 603 (center St) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 10,178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 603 (center St) over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.