US Bridges

CR 643 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.1 Mi. North of I-295 · Structure no. 1700141

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,204
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 643 over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 643 over Beaver Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,349 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 643
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.1 Mi. North of I-295
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.74839, -75.40667
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,204 (2023)
Projected traffic6,349 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 643 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 643 over Beaver 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 643 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,204 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 643 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns CR 643 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.