US Bridges

Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.52 MI N of Evesham RD · Structure no. 0405155

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,106
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River 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 5,106 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,230 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrick Road
CrossesN Branch Cooper River
Location0.52 MI N of Evesham RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.87698, -74.93475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,106 (2023)
Projected traffic6,230 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River built?

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

What condition is Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River 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 Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River carry?

About 5,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Brick Road over N Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.