US Bridges

Baird Blvd(cr 608) over Cooper River

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.14 MI S of RT30 · Structure no. 043B007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,505
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baird Blvd(cr 608) over Cooper River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baird Blvd(cr 608) 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,505 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,259 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaird Blvd(cr 608)
CrossesCooper River
Location0.14 MI S of RT30
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93761, -75.0945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,505 (2023)
Projected traffic15,259 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Baird Blvd(cr 608) over Cooper River built?

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

What condition is Baird Blvd(cr 608) 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 Baird Blvd(cr 608) over Cooper River carry?

About 12,505 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baird Blvd(cr 608) over Cooper River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Baird Blvd(cr 608) over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.