US Bridges

Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing)

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI S of 42-41 JCT · Structure no. 0411164

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,666
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing) in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,666 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,987 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 42 SB
CrossesCR 681 (lower Landing)
Location0.5 MI S of 42-41 JCT
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.82538, -75.08309
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,666 (2023)
Projected traffic79,987 by 2043
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing) carry?

About 66,666 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing)?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 42 SB over CR 681 (lower Landing)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.