US Bridges

CR 672 over Cool Run

FairPosted for load

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.1 Miles West of Nj 77 · Structure no. 1710109

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,548
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 672 over Cool Run is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 672 over Cool Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 672
CrossesCool Run
Location3.1 Miles West of Nj 77
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.57597, -75.29003
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2023)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 672 over Cool Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 672 over Cool Run 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 672 over Cool Run carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 672 over Cool Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 672 over Cool Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.