US Bridges

CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI South of CR668 · Structure no. 0807E08

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
673
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR617(S.MUL Hl Rd)
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location1.4 MI South of CR668
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.6802, -75.28698
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans 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 CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR617(S.MUL Hl Rd) over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.