US Bridges

Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles South of RT.38 · Structure no. 0410150

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,405
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,405 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,686 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 41 Ramp
CrossesPennsauken Creek
Location0.2 Miles South of RT.38
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates39.94034, -74.9815
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,405 (2023)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 41 Ramp over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 1,405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 41 Ramp over Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.