US Bridges

River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.02 MI N of Rt 90 · Structure no. 0401156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,690
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 10,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,044 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD (cr 543)
CrossesPochack Creek
Location0.02 MI N of Rt 90
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97978, -75.05377
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2023)
Projected traffic13,044 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD (cr 543) over Pochack 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 River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns River RD (cr 543) over Pochack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.