US Bridges

River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.72 MI North of Rt 537 · Structure no. 0452160

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,792
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 10,792 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRiver RD (cr 543)
CrossesAband Petty Isl Br
Location1.72 MI North of Rt 537
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96206, -75.08246
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,792 (2024)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$86,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br carry?

About 10,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns River RD (cr 543) over Aband Petty Isl Br?

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