US Bridges

CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.93 MI South of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1701300

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,326
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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 3,326 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,058 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 658(HANCOCKSBR)
CrossesAlloways Creek
Location3.93 MI South of Nj 49
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.50885, -75.46044
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,326 (2023)
Projected traffic4,058 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek carry?

About 3,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 658(HANCOCKSBR) over Alloways Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.