US Bridges

CR 538 over Still Run

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.08MI W. of NJ55 · Structure no. 0828162

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,944
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 538 over Still Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 538 over Still Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,944 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,592 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 538
CrossesStill Run
Location0.08MI W. of NJ55
RouteCounty Highway 538
Coordinates39.61974, -75.08953
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,944 (2024)
Projected traffic3,592 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 538 over Still Run built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 538 over Still Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 538 over Still Run carry?

About 2,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 538 over Still Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns CR 538 over Still Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.