US Bridges

Springdale Road over N Branch Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.06 MI S of Rt 70 · Structure no. 045E012

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,712
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springdale Road over N Branch Cooper River is a concrete frame carrying Springdale Road over N Branch Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 84 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 18,712 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,832 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringdale Road
CrossesN Branch Cooper River
Location1.06 MI S of Rt 70
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.88843, -74.96856
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,712 (2023)
Projected traffic22,832 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springdale Road over N Branch Cooper River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

About 18,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Springdale Road over N Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Springdale Road over N Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.