US Bridges

CR 623 over Coopers Branch

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI SW of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1701334

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 623 over Coopers Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 623 over Coopers Branch in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 623
CrossesCoopers Branch
Location3.1 MI SW of Nj 49
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.5141, -75.44666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2023)
Projected traffic550 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 623 over Coopers Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 623 over Coopers Branch 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 623 over Coopers Branch carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 623 over Coopers Branch?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 623 over Coopers Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.