US Bridges

CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 2 MI NE of I-295&NJ48 JCT · Structure no. 1712157

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295 in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR644-PERKINTWN RD
CrossesI-295
Location2 MI NE of I-295&NJ48 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.72716, -75.41571
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2023)
Projected traffic1,441 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295 carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR644-PERKINTWN RD over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.