Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River
PoorCamden County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI So. Rt 70 · Structure no. 04CH001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,006
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,006 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,329 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River 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 Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River carry?
About 6,006 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Covered Bridge RD over N.Br.Cooper River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.