US Bridges

CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek

FairPosted for load

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI Southwest of US 40 · Structure no. 1700437

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,406
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,156 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 620(KINGS Hway)
CrossesSalem Creek
Location0.5 MI Southwest of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates39.65271, -75.36808
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,406 (2023)
Projected traffic4,156 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek carry?

About 3,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 620(KINGS Hway) over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.