Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike
FairCamden County, New Jersey · 0.85 MI S of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 0412150
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 72,168 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike carry?
About 60,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 42 NB over Nj Turnpike?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.