US Bridges

Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI South of CR 561 · Structure no. 0459160

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,080
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, younger 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Vernon Ave
CrossesDrpa/Patco RR & NJT RR
Location0.05 MI South of CR 561
RouteCity Street 9045
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90174, -75.03939
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2024)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon Ave over Drpa/Patco RR & NJT RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.