US Bridges

Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.59 MI N of (cr 683) · Structure no. 047D021

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,433
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 88 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 6 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 6,433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,850 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Avenue
CrossesNorth Branch Timbercreek
Location0.59 MI N of (cr 683)
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81519, -75.00054
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,433 (2023)
Projected traffic7,850 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek carry?

About 6,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Park Avenue over North Branch Timbercreek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.