US Bridges

Creek Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 3.6 MI South of Exit 5 · Structure no. M040340

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,619
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Creek Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Road 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 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 21,619 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,942 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCreek Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location3.6 MI South of Exit 5
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.98992, -74.87361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,619 (2024)
Projected traffic25,942 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$142,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Creek Road 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 Creek Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 21,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Creek Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.