US Bridges

CR 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI East of CR 553 · Structure no. 0805J06

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,045
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 9,045 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,854 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 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 635 (lambs Rd)
CrossesMantua Creek
Location0.65 MI East of CR 553
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75475, -75.1175
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,045 (2024)
Projected traffic10,854 by 2044
Trucks3%
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$530,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 635 (lambs Rd) 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 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek carry?

About 9,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 635 (lambs Rd) over Mantua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.