US Bridges

Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI NE of Rt 30 · Structure no. 0404152

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGraisbury Ave
CrossesMain Branch Newton Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of Rt 30
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.89771, -75.04861
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic647 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graisbury Ave over Main 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 Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Graisbury Ave over Main Branch Newton Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.