US Bridges

State Street over Cooper River

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · .55 MI W of River Ave · Structure no. 042A002

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,288
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Street over Cooper River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Street over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,288 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,774 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesState Street
CrossesCooper River
Location.55 MI W of River Ave
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates39.95135, -75.1106
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,288 (2023)
Projected traffic13,774 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Street over Cooper River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Street over Cooper River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does State Street over Cooper River carry?

About 11,288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Street over Cooper River?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns State Street over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.