Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek
PoorCamden County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI N of Berlin RD · Structure no. 048E036
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,336
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 86 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek carry?
About 3,336 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Garfield Ave over No.Br Timber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.