US Bridges

(cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.22 MI from Rt 42 · Structure no. 0411167

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,971
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

(cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying (cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 17,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,928 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries(cr 536 Spur)
CrossesFour Mile Branch
Location1.22 MI from Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 536S
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.70469, -74.98142
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,971 (2023)
Projected traffic21,928 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 (cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is (cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does (cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch carry?

About 17,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is (cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns (cr 536 Spur) over Four Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.