US Bridges

Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .53 Mi.N of Kresson RD · Structure no. 045F015

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,546
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 8,546 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,428 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCropwell Road
CrossesNorth Br of Cooper River
Location.53 Mi.N of Kresson RD
RouteCounty Highway 675
Coordinates39.88121, -74.95126
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,546 (2023)
Projected traffic10,428 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cropwell Road over North Br of 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 Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River carry?

About 8,546 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cropwell Road over North Br of Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.