US Bridges

Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.2 Miles North of US 40 · Structure no. 1700479

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 2,530 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,087 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY (cr 620)
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location3.2 Miles North of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69924, -75.33338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,530 (2023)
Projected traffic3,087 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans 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 Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 2,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kings HWY (cr 620) over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.