US Bridges

Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.48 MI N of NJ154 JCT · Structure no. 044D006

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,044
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 13,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,916 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHaddon Av (cr 561)
CrossesCooper River
Location0.48 MI N of NJ154 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 561
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89505, -75.02425
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,044 (2023)
Projected traffic15,916 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River 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 Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River carry?

About 13,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Haddon Av (cr 561) over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.