US Bridges

US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · .42 M E. of Ramp to 130 · Structure no. 0405153

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71,820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 71,820 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,184 by 2043. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Routes 30 & 130
CrossesCooper River
Location.42 M E. of Ramp to 130
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates39.92649, -75.08391
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,820 (2023)
Projected traffic86,184 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River carry?

About 71,820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US Routes 30 & 130 over Cooper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.