US Bridges

Nj 70 WB over Nj 38

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.47MI W. of CR613 · Structure no. 0413150

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
328 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,868
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 WB over Nj 38 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 70 WB over Nj 38 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 28,868 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,224 by 2041. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 70 WB
CrossesNj 38
Location0.47MI W. of CR613
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.93482, -75.07008
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,868 (2021)
Projected traffic35,224 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 70 WB over Nj 38 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nj 70 WB over Nj 38 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 70 WB over Nj 38 carry?

About 28,868 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 WB over Nj 38?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 WB over Nj 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.