US Bridges

Church RD over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Exit 4 · Structure no. M033940

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,233
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Church RD over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD over Nj Turnpike in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 14,233 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,367 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.5 MI South of Exit 4
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9256, -74.96022
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,233 (2024)
Projected traffic17,367 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Church RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Church RD over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 14,233 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church RD over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.