US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 3 MI South of Exit 4 · Structure no. M031580

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,204
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 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 65,204 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,562 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesN Branch Cooper Creek
Location3 MI South of Exit 4
Coordinates39.899, -74.98786
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,204 (2024)
Projected traffic79,562 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek carry?

About 65,204 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek?

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

Who owns Nj Turnpike over N Branch Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.