US Bridges

CR 642 over Oldmans Creek

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.6 Miles East of US 130 · Structure no. 1700199

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,081
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 642 over Oldmans Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 642 over Oldmans Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,539 by 2043. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 642
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location1.6 Miles East of US 130
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.76106, -75.40204
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,081 (2023)
Projected traffic2,539 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 642 over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 642 over Oldmans Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 642 over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 2,081 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 642 over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 642 over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.