US Bridges

N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.44 MI East of US 130 · Structure no. 0407151

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,301
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,452 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Browning Road
CrossesNj 38 and Nj 70
Location0.44 MI East of US 130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93402, -75.07402
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,301 (2023)
Projected traffic9,452 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70 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 2023.

How much traffic does N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70 carry?

About 6,301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns N. Browning Road over Nj 38 and Nj 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.