US Bridges

CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.3 Mi. West of Nj 47 · Structure no. 1712120

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1931
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,789
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1931, so it is 111 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 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 5,789 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,064 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR639 (wilw Gr Br)
CrossesMaurice River
Location1.3 Mi. West of Nj 47
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.55035, -75.07276
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,789 (2023)
Projected traffic7,064 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1931.

What condition is CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River 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 CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River carry?

About 5,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR639 (wilw Gr Br) over Maurice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.