US Bridges

Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.44 M E of Kingshwy RT41 · Structure no. 043E007

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,584
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek is a concrete frame carrying Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 10,584 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,914 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD
CrossesS Br Pennsauken Creek
Location0.44 M E of Kingshwy RT41
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93128, -74.98126
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,584 (2023)
Projected traffic12,914 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church RD 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 Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 10,584 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD over S Br Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.