Federal Street over Cooper River
FairCamden County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI E of Rt 30 · Structure no. 043B008
- Built
- 1906
- 119 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,924
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Federal Street over Cooper River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal Street over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 119 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 10,924 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,329 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Federal Street over Cooper River built?
It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Federal Street over Cooper River 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 Federal Street over Cooper River carry?
About 10,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Federal Street over Cooper River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Federal Street over Cooper River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.