US Bridges

Collings Avenue over Newton Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W of Rt 676 · Structure no. 044A009

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,985
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collings Avenue over Newton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Collings Avenue over Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 6,985 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,523 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCollings Avenue
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Rt 676
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90326, -75.1167
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,985 (2023)
Projected traffic8,523 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collings Avenue over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collings Avenue over Newton 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 Collings Avenue over Newton Creek carry?

About 6,985 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Collings Avenue over Newton Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Collings Avenue over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.