US Bridges

CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed Branch

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI West of CR 538 · Structure no. 0809J03

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,285
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed Branch is a concrete frame carrying CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 2,285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,742 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR604-MONRVILLE RD
CrossesReed Branch
Location0.7 MI West of CR 538
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.62029, -75.1045
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 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 (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,285 (2024)
Projected traffic2,742 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$384,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed 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 CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed Branch carry?

About 2,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed 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 CR604-MONRVILLE RD over Reed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.