US Bridges

Haddon Ave (CR561) over Atlantic City Line

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 3.1MI W of I-295&NJ70 JCT · Structure no. 0466161

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,117
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Haddon Ave (CR561) over Atlantic City Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haddon Ave (CR561) over Atlantic City Line in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 125 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 14,117 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,226 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaddon Ave (CR561)
CrossesAtlantic City Line
Location3.1MI W of I-295&NJ70 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 561
Coordinates39.90571, -75.04281
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,117 (2024)
Projected traffic17,226 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 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Haddon Ave (CR561) 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 Haddon Ave (CR561) over Atlantic City Line carry?

About 14,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

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

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