US Bridges

Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill

Good

Middlesex County, New Jersey · 1.07 Miles East of CR 604 · Structure no. 121B516

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill is a concrete arch - deck carrying Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill in Middlesex County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrologis Way CR643
CrossesTributary of Arthur Kill
Location1.07 Miles East of CR 604
RouteCounty Highway 643
Coordinates40.56404, -74.22755
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2023)
Projected traffic725 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Prologis Way CR643 over Tributary of Arthur Kill?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.