FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GROVE ST (CR 644)

Carrying GROVE ST (CR 644) over COOPER RIVER

0.24 MI S OF RT 70, Camden, New Jersey

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GROVE ST (CR 644)

The GROVE ST (CR 644) bridge in Camden, New Jersey carries GROVE ST (CR 644) over COOPER RIVER. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,327 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How GROVE ST (CR 644) compares

▼ 23.8
Load rating vs New Jersey average (43.8 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of New Jersey bridges
259
Bridges in Camden · 13 in Poor condition
GROVE ST (CR 644) 20.0 t
New Jersey average 43.8 t

Live comparison across New Jersey.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
20.0 m (66 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,327 vehicles/day
Structure Number
044D001

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GROVE ST (CR 644) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare GROVE ST (CR 644) against other structures in Camden and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for GROVE ST (CR 644)?

GROVE ST (CR 644) in Camden, New Jersey has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GROVE ST (CR 644) inspected?

GROVE ST (CR 644)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,327 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GROVE ST (CR 644) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for GROVE ST (CR 644)?

GROVE ST (CR 644) has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GROVE ST (CR 644)?

GROVE ST (CR 644) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GROVE ST (CR 644) and does age affect safety?

GROVE ST (CR 644) was built in 1931, making it 95 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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