Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek
FairCamden County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mile South of 41 JCT · Structure no. 0411166
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 60,140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,170 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek carry?
About 60,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 42 SB over S. Br. Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.