US Bridges

Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.25 MI NE Cross Keys RD · Structure no. 0410152

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 396 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeeting House RD
CrossesBranch Egg Harbor River
Location1.25 MI NE Cross Keys RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.74944, -74.96718
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2023)
Projected traffic396 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 Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Meeting House RD over Branch Egg Harbor River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.