US Bridges

CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI East of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0809K02

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,069
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run is a concrete frame carrying CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 7,069 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,482 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR538(COLES Ml Rd)
CrossesLittle Ease Run
Location0.1 MI East of Nj 47
RouteCounty Highway 538
Coordinates39.6175, -75.07943
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic7,069 (2024)
Projected traffic8,482 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$632,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease 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 CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run carry?

About 7,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR538(COLES Ml Rd) over Little Ease Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.