US Bridges

Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI North of Exit 4 · Structure no. 0305154

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,726
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 51,726 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,071 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 38
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location3.5 MI North of Exit 4
RouteState Highway 38
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96741, -74.90803
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,726 (2024)
Projected traffic62,071 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Nj 38 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 51,726 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 38 over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.