US Bridges

CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.9MI NW of NJ73&US30 JCT · Structure no. 0462153

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
435 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,567
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,567 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2044. The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR561 (haddon Ave)
CrossesAtlantic City Line
Location1.9MI NW of NJ73&US30 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 561
Coordinates39.79905, -74.93443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length435 ft (132.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,567 (2024)
Projected traffic3,132 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line built?

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

What condition is CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line carry?

About 2,567 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line?

The structure is 435 ft (132.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR561 (haddon Ave) over Atlantic City Line?

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