US Bridges

Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.42 MI W of Rt 73 · Structure no. 0405156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillowbrook Way
CrossesN Branch Cooper River
Location0.42 MI W of Rt 73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.86526, -74.92968
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 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 closed1.9 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 Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowbrook Way over N Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River carry?

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

How long is Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Willowbrook Way over N Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.