US Bridges

Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.6MI S of US130&NJ90 JCT · Structure no. 0466151

Built
1897
128 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,772
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1897 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 128 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 5 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 10,772 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,144 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD (cr 616)
CrossesAtlantic City Line
Location1.6MI S of US130&NJ90 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95013, -75.03836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,772 (2024)
Projected traffic13,144 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line built?

It was built in 1897, making it 128 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line carry?

About 10,772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD (cr 616) over Atlantic City Line?

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