US Bridges

Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.87 Mile East of 42 JCT · Structure no. 048D003

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek is a concrete frame carrying Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 21,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,351 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlkwd-Clem RD(534)
CrossesN Branch of Timber Creek
Location1.87 Mile East of 42 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 534
Coordinates39.80429, -75.02033
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,620 (2023)
Projected traffic25,351 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek 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 Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek carry?

About 21,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Blkwd-Clem RD(534) over N Branch of Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.