US Bridges

CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI E. Gibbsboro RD · Structure no. 048E006

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,524
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek is a concrete frame carrying CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9,524 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,261 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 534
CrossesN Branch of Timber Creek
Location0.12 MI E. Gibbsboro RD
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.80533, -74.98864
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,524 (2023)
Projected traffic11,261 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 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 CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek carry?

About 9,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns CR 534 over N Branch of Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.