US Bridges

Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.03 Mi. S of Cardinal LN · Structure no. 0405154

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAndrews Lane
CrossesCooper River Branch
Location0.03 Mi. S of Cardinal LN
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.87912, -74.97365
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2023)
Projected traffic132 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 Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch built?

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

What condition is Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch 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 Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch?

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

Who owns Andrews Lane over Cooper River Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.