US Bridges

Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S. of Rt 70 · Structure no. 0424151

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 5 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 15,947 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,137 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 154
CrossesN Branch Cooper River
Location0.5 MI S. of Rt 70
RouteState Highway 154
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90777, -75.01122
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,947 (2022)
Projected traffic19,137 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$324,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River carry?

About 15,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 154 over N Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.