US Bridges

Oxmead Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI North of Exit 5 · Structure no. M045430

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Oxmead Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oxmead 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOxmead Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.5 MI North of Exit 5
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.04128, -74.80658
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2024)
Projected traffic857 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Oxmead Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Oxmead 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 Oxmead Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oxmead Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Oxmead Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.