US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1 MI South of Exit 6 · Structure no. M049730

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
86,555
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 86,555 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,974 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 260 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesCrafts Creek
Location1 MI South of Exit 6
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.08186, -74.74528
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width260 ft (79.2 m)
Roadway width253 ft (77.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic86,555 (2024)
Projected traffic112,974 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Crafts 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek carry?

About 86,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 260 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Crafts Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.