US Bridges

Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.36MI NW of I676 Exit 3 · Structure no. 0455160

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1945
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,725
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary is a concrete continuous frame carrying Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1945, so it is 121 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,325 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway (cr 551)
CrossesVineland Secondary
Location0.36MI NW of I676 Exit 3
RouteCounty Highway 551
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.91693, -75.11974
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,725 (2023)
Projected traffic3,325 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1945.

What condition is Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary 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 Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary carry?

About 2,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway (cr 551) over Vineland Secondary?

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