US Bridges

Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.09 MI S of Rt 70 JCT · Structure no. 044D009

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,446
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 10,446 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,746 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY (rt. 41)
CrossesCooper River
Location1.09 MI S of Rt 70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90337, -75.02218
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,446 (2023)
Projected traffic12,746 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 SystemNo

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 Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings HWY (rt. 41) 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 Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River carry?

About 10,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Kings HWY (rt. 41) over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.