US Bridges

CR 605 over Oldmans Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 2.2 Mi.North of Nj 45 · Structure no. 1700482

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,341
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 605 over Oldmans Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 605 over Oldmans Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 3,341 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,076 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 605
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location2.2 Mi.North of Nj 45
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69098, -75.31794
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,341 (2023)
Projected traffic4,076 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 605 over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 605 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 CR 605 over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 3,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 605 over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 605 over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.