US Bridges

CR 603 over Nj Route 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI N of Co. 553 JCT · Structure no. 0832160

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,293
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 603 over Nj Route 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 603 over Nj Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,293 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2043. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 603
CrossesNj Route 55
Location1.7 MI N of Co. 553 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 603
Coordinates39.77756, -75.1153
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,293 (2023)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 603 over Nj Route 55 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 603 over Nj Route 55 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 603 over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 2,293 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 603 over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 603 over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.