US Bridges

CR 618 over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.28M E 77&1.6 M S US 322 · Structure no. 0806G06

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,488
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 618 over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 618 over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 8,488 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,186 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 618
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.28M E 77&1.6 M S US 322
RouteCounty Highway 618
Coordinates39.70871, -75.20093
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,488 (2024)
Projected traffic10,186 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 618 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 618 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 618 over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 8,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 618 over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 618 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.