US Bridges

NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534)

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI S of Coles Road · Structure no. 0411156

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534) 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 62,793 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,352 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNJ-42
CrossesBlckwd Clem. RD (cr 534)
Location0.67 MI S of Coles Road
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.80252, -75.05498
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,793 (2024)
Projected traffic75,352 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534) built?

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

What condition is NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534) 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 NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534) carry?

About 62,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534)?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns NJ-42 over Blckwd Clem. RD (cr 534)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.