US Bridges

Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI West of Rt 41 · Structure no. 0408160

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 116 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 10,139 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,370 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesS. Br. Pennsauken Creek
Location0.8 MI West of Rt 41
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9417, -75.00089
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,139 (2023)
Projected traffic12,370 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$326,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek 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 Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 10,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over S. Br. Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.