US Bridges

CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2.24 MI North of US 40 · Structure no. 0809J01

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,899
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake is a concrete culvert carrying CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,899 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,479 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 553 (buck Road)
CrossesReed Br at Garrison Lake
Location2.24 MI North of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.628, -75.12617
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,899 (2024)
Projected traffic9,479 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 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 CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake carry?

About 7,899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 553 (buck Road) over Reed Br at Garrison Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.