FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 705

Carrying CR 705 over BELLS LAKE BRANCH

.18 Mi N. of NJ 168, Gloucester, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 705

The CR 705 bridge in Gloucester, New Jersey carries CR 705 over BELLS LAKE BRANCH. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,875 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 705 compares

▲ 2.5
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of New Jersey bridges
242
Bridges in Gloucester · 5 in Poor condition
CR 705 46.3 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12,875 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0804L05

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 705 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 705 against other structures in Gloucester and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 705?

CR 705 in Gloucester, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 705 inspected?

CR 705's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 12,875 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 705 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 705?

CR 705 has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 705?

CR 705 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 705 and does age affect safety?

CR 705 was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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