US Bridges

Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 4 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M022220

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,257
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike in Gloucester 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 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 31,257 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,099 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Street
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location4 MI South of Exit 3
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83155, -75.13312
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,257 (2024)
Projected traffic42,099 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 31,257 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Street over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.