US Bridges

Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .85 MI S of Grove (cr 644 · Structure no. 044D025

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River is a concrete frame carrying Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,734 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Boulevard
CrossesN Branch Cooper River
Location.85 MI S of Grove (cr 644
RouteCounty Highway 6282
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90857, -75.02516
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2023)
Projected traffic3,734 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Boulevard over N Branch 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 Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Park Boulevard over N Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.