US Bridges

CR 677 over Palatine Branch

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI SE of Rt 40 · Structure no. 1701221

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,046
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 677 over Palatine Branch is a concrete frame carrying CR 677 over Palatine Branch in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,276 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 677
CrossesPalatine Branch
Location2.6 MI SE of Rt 40
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.56908, -75.19195
Functional classRural Local

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2023)
Projected traffic1,276 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 677 over Palatine Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 677 over Palatine Branch 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 677 over Palatine Branch carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 677 over Palatine Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 677 over Palatine Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.