US Bridges

Kings HWY (rt 41) over N.Branch of Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.52 MI S of Rt 70 JCT · Structure no. 044D010

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

About this bridge

Kings HWY (rt 41) over N.Branch of Cooper River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kings HWY (rt 41) over N.Branch of 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 59 ft (18 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKings HWY (rt 41)
CrossesN.Branch of Cooper River
Location0.52 MI S of Rt 70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90955, -75.01515
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Kings HWY (rt 41) over N.Branch of Cooper River built?

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

What condition is Kings HWY (rt 41) over N.Branch of 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 N.Branch of 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 N.Branch of Cooper River?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.