CR 646 over Salem Creek
GoodSalem County, New Jersey · 1 MI SW US 40 · Structure no. 1704000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,061
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 646 over Salem Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 646 over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 646 over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 646 over Salem 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 646 over Salem Creek carry?
About 1,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 646 over Salem Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns CR 646 over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.