US Bridges

CR 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake

FairPosted for load

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of US 40 · Structure no. 1700448

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,526
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5,526 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,865 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 672 (main St)
CrossesMemorial Lake
Location0.5 MI South of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.6445, -75.32762
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,526 (2023)
Projected traffic6,865 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 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 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake 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 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake carry?

About 5,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR 672 (main St) over Memorial Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.