US Bridges

East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635)

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.89 MI N of Kingshwy 551 · Structure no. 044B014

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,181
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635) in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,181 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Atlantic Ave
CrossesNicholson Road (cr 635)
Location0.89 MI N of Kingshwy 551
RouteCounty Highway 729
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89591, -75.07286
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,181 (2023)
Projected traffic2,661 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635) 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 East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635) carry?

About 2,181 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635)?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns East Atlantic Ave over Nicholson Road (cr 635)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.