US Bridges

I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.06MI N of US130&I76 JCT · Structure no. 0417158

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155,380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 155,380 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,593 by 2043. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 177 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-76
CrossesNewton Ck Klemm Av&conrl
Location0.06MI N of US130&I76 JCT
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.89106, -75.10541
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width177 ft (54.1 m)
Roadway width169 ft (51.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,380 (2023)
Projected traffic189,593 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$82 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl carry?

About 155,380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 177 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over Newton Ck Klemm Av&conrl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.