US Bridges

Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek

Fair

Mercer County, New Jersey · 1 Mile South of CR 524 · Structure no. 1106703

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,645
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek in Mercer County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,645 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,665 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChurch STR.(CR672)
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location1 Mile South of CR 524
RouteCounty Highway 672
Coordinates40.15555, -74.64784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,645 (2023)
Projected traffic5,665 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 4,645 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Church STR.(CR672) over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.