Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek
PoorCamden County, New Jersey · .27 MI E of CR 683 Somerd · Structure no. 046C021
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,633
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek is a concrete frame carrying Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 16,633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,295 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek carry?
About 16,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.