US Bridges

CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI North of CR 608 · Structure no. 0808J01

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,899
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run is a concrete frame carrying CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 98 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 7,899 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,479 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 553 (buck Road)
CrossesStill Run
Location0.4 MI North of CR 608
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.66205, -75.12099
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,899 (2024)
Projected traffic9,479 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$541,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run 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 553 (buck Road) over Still Run carry?

About 7,899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 553 (buck Road) over Still Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.