US Bridges

Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .39 Mile West of Nj 168 · Structure no. 048B002

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,354
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek is a concrete slab carrying Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 11,354 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,854 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch St(cr 534)
CrossesSo.Br Timber Creek
Location.39 Mile West of Nj 168
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.80192, -75.0733
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,354 (2023)
Projected traffic13,854 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek 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 Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek carry?

About 11,354 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Church St(cr 534) over So.Br Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.