US Bridges

Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI W of Rt 130 · Structure no. 043B006

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,890
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 8,890 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,848 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKaighns Av (CR607)
CrossesCooper River
Location0.16 MI W of Rt 130
RouteCounty Highway 607
Coordinates39.93338, -75.08608
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,890 (2023)
Projected traffic10,848 by 2043
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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River carry?

About 8,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kaighns Av (CR607) over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.