Route Nj 42 SB over Route Nj 168
FairCamden County, New Jersey · JCT of Rt 42 & 168 · Structure no. 0411160
- 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
Route Nj 42 SB over Route Nj 168 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 42 SB over Route 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 5 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 64,049 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route Nj 42 SB over Route Nj 168 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route Nj 42 SB over Route 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 Route Nj 42 SB over Route Nj 168 carry?
About 62,793 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 42 SB over Route Nj 168?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 42 SB over Route Nj 168?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.