US Bridges

CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.11 MI East of CR 581 · Structure no. 0806G08

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,677
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 7,677 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,212 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 618 (richwd Rd)
CrossesSouth Br Raccoon Creek
Location0.11 MI East of CR 581
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.70373, -75.22885
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,677 (2024)
Projected traffic9,212 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$546,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek carry?

About 7,677 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 618 (richwd Rd) over South Br Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.