US Bridges

Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.69 MI So of CR 670 · Structure no. 0306150

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,818
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 83 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 4,818 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,782 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 68
CrossesFormer Pemb/Sbury RR
Location0.69 MI So of CR 670
RouteState Highway 68
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.02111, -74.63787
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,818 (2024)
Projected traffic5,782 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR carry?

About 4,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 68 over Former Pemb/Sbury RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.