US Bridges

CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 6.2 MI SW of Rt 49 · Structure no. 1701364

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
826
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 623 (main St.)
CrossesCanton Drain
Location6.2 MI SW of Rt 49
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.46663, -75.41159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2023)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain 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 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR 623 (main St.) over Canton Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.