US Bridges

Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI S of RT30 · Structure no. 048E005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,923
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek is a concrete frame carrying Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 15,923 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,429 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGibbsboro RD
CrossesN Branch Timber Creek
Location0.39 MI S of RT30
RouteCounty Highway 686
Coordinates39.80751, -74.98884
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
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,923 (2023)
Projected traffic19,429 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbsboro RD over N Branch 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 Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek carry?

About 15,923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbsboro RD over N Branch Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.