US Bridges

Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.83 MI S of Rt 70 · Structure no. 044E010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,860
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River is a concrete frame carrying Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 15,860 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,352 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarlkress Road
CrossesN Branch Cooper River
Location0.83 MI S of Rt 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89579, -74.98306
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,860 (2023)
Projected traffic19,352 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlkress Road 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 Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River carry?

About 15,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Marlkress Road over N Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.