US Bridges

Nj 42 NB over Nj 168

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · JCT of Nj 42 & Nj 168 · Structure no. 0411159

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,793
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 42 NB over Nj 168 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 42 NB over Nj 168 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 42 NB
CrossesNj 168
LocationJCT of Nj 42 & Nj 168
RouteState Highway 42
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81658, -75.06803
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,793 (2024)
Projected traffic75,352 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$439,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 42 NB over Nj 168 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 42 NB over Nj 168 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 Nj 42 NB over Nj 168 carry?

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

How long is Nj 42 NB over Nj 168?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 42 NB over Nj 168?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.