US Bridges

Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI S of Rt 70 · Structure no. 043C024

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,376
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 18,376 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,422 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCuthbert Blvd
CrossesCooper River
Location0.26 MI S of Rt 70
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9238, -75.05518
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,376 (2023)
Projected traffic22,422 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuthbert Blvd 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 Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River carry?

About 18,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Cuthbert Blvd over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.