US Bridges

CR 638 over I-195

Fair

Ocean County, New Jersey · 4.1 MI West of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 1517163

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
297 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 638 over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 638 over I-195 in Ocean County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 8,614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,337 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 638
CrossesI-195
Location4.1 MI West of US 9 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyOcean County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15631, -74.30966
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,614 (2023)
Projected traffic10,337 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 638 over I-195 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 638 over I-195 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 CR 638 over I-195 carry?

About 8,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 638 over I-195?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns CR 638 over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.