US Bridges

CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI West of Nj 41 · Structure no. 0803K03

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,098
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 8,098 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,718 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 706 (cooper St)
CrossesAlmonesson Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Nj 41
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81804, -75.09655
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,098 (2024)
Projected traffic9,718 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$231,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek carry?

About 8,098 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 706 (cooper St) over Almonesson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.