US Bridges

Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI S. of Morgan Stree · Structure no. 004A006

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,262
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 5,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,421 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgan Blvd
CrossesN. Branch Newton Creek
Location0.2 MI S. of Morgan Stree
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90956, -75.10798
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,262 (2023)
Projected traffic6,421 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek carry?

About 5,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Blvd over N. Branch Newton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.