US Bridges

NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk.

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.76 MI W of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 0304151

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,336
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk. is a concrete slab carrying NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk. in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 46,336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,956 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ-38
CrossesN. Br. Pennsauken Crk.
Location1.76 MI W of I-295 JCT
RouteState Highway 38
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9563, -74.9411
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,336 (2024)
Projected traffic52,956 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk. carry?

About 46,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-38 over N. Br. Pennsauken Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.