US Bridges

Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.44 Mi. W. of Rt 73 · Structure no. 045F006

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,953
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River is a concrete culvert carrying Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 14,953 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,246 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEvesham Rd(cr 544)
CrossesNo. Branch Cooper River
Location0.44 Mi. W. of Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87284, -74.93029
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,953 (2023)
Projected traffic18,246 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. 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 Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River carry?

About 14,953 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Evesham Rd(cr 544) over No. Branch Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.