US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 5.2 MI South of Exit 4 · Structure no. M029240

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,264
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 62,264 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,161 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesCooper Creek
Location5.2 MI South of Exit 4
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87333, -75.01694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.4 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,264 (2024)
Projected traffic81,161 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Cooper 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek carry?

About 62,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.