US Bridges

Davistown RD over Nj 42

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · .78 Mile South of 534 JCT · Structure no. 0411154

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davistown RD over Nj 42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davistown RD over Nj 42 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, 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 5,995 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,315 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDavistown RD
CrossesNj 42
Location.78 Mile South of 534 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 747
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.79201, -75.05013
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,995 (2024)
Projected traffic7,315 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Davistown RD over Nj 42 built?

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

What condition is Davistown RD over Nj 42 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Davistown RD over Nj 42 carry?

About 5,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Davistown RD over Nj 42?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Davistown RD over Nj 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.