US Bridges

Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI North of JCT CO731 · Structure no. 0600023

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,983
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal is a wood or timber slab carrying Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,983 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMayor Aitken Drive
CrossesCohansey River Canal
Location1.0 MI North of JCT CO731
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.43683, -75.23855
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,983 (2024)
Projected traffic3,640 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 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 Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal 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 Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal carry?

About 2,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mayor Aitken Drive over Cohansey River Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.