US Bridges

Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI E of Rt 30 · Structure no. 046D005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,973 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEvesham Rd(cr 544)
CrossesCooper River
Location0.68 MI E of Rt 30
RouteCounty Highway 544
Coordinates39.85926, -75.01597
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,910 (2023)
Projected traffic16,973 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River carry?

About 13,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Evesham Rd(cr 544) over Cooper River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.