US Bridges

East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI E of Clementon R · Structure no. 048E010

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
718
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast Atlantic Ave.
CrossesNorth Br Timber Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Clementon R
RouteCounty Highway 694
Coordinates39.80451, -74.98773
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2023)
Projected traffic876 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Atlantic Ave. over North 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 East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East Atlantic Ave. over North Br Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.