US Bridges

River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 2.3MI NE of US38&I676 JCT · Structure no. 0450163

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,690
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,690 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,043 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD (cr 543)
CrossesBrdntwn Scndry NJT RD
Location2.3MI NE of US38&I676 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96297, -75.07804
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,690 (2023)
Projected traffic13,043 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD carry?

About 10,690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns River RD (cr 543) over Brdntwn Scndry NJT RD?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.