US Bridges

Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.79 MI N of Rt 30 · Structure no. 044C005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,376
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCuthbert RD
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.79 MI N of Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 636
Coordinates39.90479, -75.06138
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,376 (2023)
Projected traffic22,422 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cuthbert RD 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 Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek carry?

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

How long is Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cuthbert RD over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.