US Bridges

Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.39 MI W of Rt 73 · Structure no. 042D009

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,668
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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 11,668 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,237 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Ave.(cr 537)
CrossesS. Branch Pennsauken Ck
Location1.39 MI W of Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95413, -75.01347
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,668 (2023)
Projected traffic14,237 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck 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 Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck carry?

About 11,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Ave.(cr 537) over S. Branch Pennsauken Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.