US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 5 MI South of Exit 5 · Structure no. M039760

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,560
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek 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 6 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 77,560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,972 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesParkers Creek
Location5 MI South of Exit 5
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.98506, -74.8826
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,560 (2024)
Projected traffic101,972 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Turnpike over Parkers Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek carry?

About 77,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.