US Bridges

Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.56 Mi. E. of RTE 616 · Structure no. 0408161

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 5 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 56,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,441 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 38
CrossesSo. Br. Pennsauken Creek
Location0.56 Mi. E. of RTE 616
RouteState Highway 38
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94144, -75.00016
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,090 (2024)
Projected traffic68,441 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 56,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 38 over So. Br. Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.