CR538(COLES ML RD)
Carrying CR538(COLES ML RD) over LITTLE EASE RUN
0.1 Mi East OF NJ RT 47, Gloucester, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CR538(COLES ML RD)
The CR538(COLES ML RD) bridge in Gloucester, New Jersey carries CR538(COLES ML RD) over LITTLE EASE RUN. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,930 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CR538(COLES ML RD) compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1923
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,930 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0809K02
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR538(COLES ML RD) 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 CR538(COLES ML RD) 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 CR538(COLES ML RD)?
CR538(COLES ML RD) in Gloucester, New Jersey, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CR538(COLES ML RD) inspected?
CR538(COLES ML RD)'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 6,930 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR538(COLES ML RD) 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 CR538(COLES ML RD)?
CR538(COLES ML RD) has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CR538(COLES ML RD)?
CR538(COLES ML RD) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CR538(COLES ML RD) and does age affect safety?
CR538(COLES ML RD) was built in 1923, making it 103 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.
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