US Bridges

US 30 over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.53MI E of I676&US30 JCT · Structure no. 0406158

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Cooper River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 31,146 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,004 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesCooper River
Location0.53MI E of I676&US30 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94193, -75.10546
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,146 (2023)
Projected traffic38,004 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 30 over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Cooper River carry?

About 31,146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Cooper River?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Cooper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.