US Bridges

Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .29 MI N of Nj RTE 38 · Structure no. 042D010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,531
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,531 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,630 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColes Ave 627
CrossesS Br Pennsauken Creek
Location.29 MI N of Nj RTE 38
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94502, -75.00921
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,531 (2023)
Projected traffic11,630 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek 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 Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 9,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Coles Ave 627 over S Br Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.