US Bridges

Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.93 MI S of Ferry CR 603 · Structure no. 044A007

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,524
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway (cr 551)
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.93 MI S of Ferry CR 603
RouteCounty Highway 551
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90834, -75.11997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,524 (2023)
Projected traffic4,300 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 SystemYes

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 Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek 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 Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek carry?

About 3,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway (cr 551) over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.