US Bridges

RTE 41. over Route 38.

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi. So. of Rt. 73. · Structure no. 0329150

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 41. over Route 38. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 41. over Route 38. in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 17,227 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,730 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 41.
CrossesRoute 38.
Location0.2 Mi. So. of Rt. 73.
RouteState Highway 41
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94297, -74.98406
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,227 (2023)
Projected traffic24,730 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 41. over Route 38. built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 41. over Route 38. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 41. over Route 38. carry?

About 17,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 41. over Route 38.?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 41. over Route 38.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.