US Bridges

I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S)

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI N of 76-295 JCT · Structure no. 0417152

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213,916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S) in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 213,916 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,700 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 206 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76
CrossesKings Highway (cr 551S)
Location0.15 MI N of 76-295 JCT
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.8788, -75.10248
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width206 ft (62.9 m)
Roadway width192 ft (58.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213,916 (2023)
Projected traffic256,700 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$751,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S) 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 I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S) carry?

About 213,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S)?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 206 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over Kings Highway (cr 551S)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.