US Bridges

Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.41 MI E of Rt 38 · Structure no. 0403150

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,584
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,914 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD (cr 616)
CrossesS Branch Pennsauken Crk
Location0.41 MI E of Rt 38
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93844, -75.00383
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,584 (2023)
Projected traffic12,914 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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk 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 Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk carry?

About 10,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Church RD (cr 616) over S Branch Pennsauken Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.