US Bridges

Commerce St. over Conansey River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI SW JCT CO Rt 697 · Structure no. 0600022

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,718
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce St. over Conansey River is a concrete frame carrying Commerce St. over Conansey River in Cumberland 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 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 6,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,198 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCommerce St.
CrossesConansey River
Location0.1 MI SW JCT CO Rt 697
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42924, -75.23638
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,718 (2024)
Projected traffic8,198 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Commerce St. over Conansey River built?

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

What condition is Commerce St. over Conansey River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Commerce St. over Conansey River carry?

About 6,718 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce St. over Conansey River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce St. over Conansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.