US Bridges

CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 1 MI South of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1700704

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,704
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,704 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 625
CrossesSecond Hope Ditch
Location1 MI South of Nj 49
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.56177, -75.48326
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,704 (2023)
Projected traffic2,079 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch 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 625 over Second Hope Ditch carry?

About 1,704 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 625 over Second Hope Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.