US Bridges

CR 658 over Long Branch Creek

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI W of CR 623 · Structure no. 1701320

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,585
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 658 over Long Branch Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 658 over Long Branch Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,585 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,154 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 658
CrossesLong Branch Creek
Location0.85 MI W of CR 623
RouteCounty Highway 658
Coordinates39.50304, -75.45163
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating96.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,585 (2023)
Projected traffic3,154 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 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 658 over Long Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 658 over Long Branch Creek 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 658 over Long Branch Creek carry?

About 2,585 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 658 over Long Branch Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 658 over Long Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.