US Bridges

Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi.E.Ben Franklin Br. · Structure no. 0406159

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
408 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 100 years old, older 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 20,907 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,088 by 2043. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFederalst (rt 537)
CrossesUS RTE 30 Service Roads
Location0.6 Mi.E.Ben Franklin Br.
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94394, -75.1072
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,907 (2023)
Projected traffic25,088 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$12.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads carry?

About 20,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Federalst (rt 537) over US RTE 30 Service Roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.