US Bridges

CR 706 (cooper St) over Big Timber Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.97 MI East of Nj 55 · Structure no. 0803K04

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,277
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 706 (cooper St) over Big Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 706 (cooper St) over Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 9,277 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,132 by 2044. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 706 (cooper St)
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location0.97 MI East of Nj 55
RouteCounty Highway 706
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81494, -75.08887
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,277 (2024)
Projected traffic11,132 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 706 (cooper St) over Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 706 (cooper St) over Big Timber 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 May 2024.

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

About 9,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns CR 706 (cooper St) over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.