US Bridges

Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0408151

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,862
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 31,862 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,235 by 2042. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCuthbert Bl-Cr 623
CrossesRoute Nj 38
Location0.5 MI N of Rt 70
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93594, -75.05286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,862 (2022)
Projected traffic38,235 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38 carry?

About 31,862 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Cuthbert Bl-Cr 623 over Route Nj 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.