US Bridges

Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705)

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .30 Mile North of 168 JCT · Structure no. 0411150

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,683
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705) in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 67 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 75,683 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 908,202 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 42
CrossesSicklerville RD (cr 705)
Location.30 Mile North of 168 JCT
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.77142, -75.04858
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,683 (2022)
Projected traffic908,202 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705) carry?

About 75,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705)?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 42 over Sicklerville RD (cr 705)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.