US Bridges

CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.4 MI South of US 322 · Structure no. 0808N03

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,365
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch is a concrete frame carrying CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6,365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,638 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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 659 Malaga Road
CrossesHospitality Branch
Location1.4 MI South of US 322
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.64356, -74.97745
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,365 (2024)
Projected traffic7,638 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$389,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch 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 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch carry?

About 6,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 659 Malaga Road over Hospitality Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.