US Bridges

Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S of 295-551 JCT · Structure no. 0821158

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,455
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run is a concrete culvert carrying Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,455 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,855 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwedesboro RDCR653
CrossesStill Run
Location0.4 MI S of 295-551 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 653
Coordinates39.80909, -75.27973
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,455 (2024)
Projected traffic8,855 by 2044
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedesboro RDCR653 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run carry?

About 7,455 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Swedesboro RDCR653 over Still Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.