Camden County Bridge Report Card
Camden County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Camden County, New Jersey
Camden County has 261 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.5% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 404,421 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Camden County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 261 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 404,421 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.5% | 13.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.5% of measured traffic | 3.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.5% | 3.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 61 years vs 48 nationally | 5.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 9,080,467 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 61 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 404,421 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Camden County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaighns Av (cr607) over Cooper River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,890 | 1924 |
| I-676 NB & Ramp Fn over Newton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 73,907 | 1956 |
| US 30 over Chandlers Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 71,176 | 1925 |
| RT 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60,600 | 1930 |
| RT Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 54,495 | 1930 |
| US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47,355 | 1927 |
| I-676 SB over Newton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 42,110 | 1956 |
| Somerdale Road over N Branch Timber Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,633 | 1936 |
| N. Frnkln Av Cr692 over Atlantic City Line | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,843 | 1941 |
| Covered Bridge RD over N.br.cooper River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,006 | 1959 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.