US Bridges

I-76 over Nicholson Road

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI S. of Newton Creek · Structure no. 0417159

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100,731
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-76 over Nicholson Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 over Nicholson Road in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, 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 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 100,731 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 120,877 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76
CrossesNicholson Road
Location0.8 MI S. of Newton Creek
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89519, -75.10719
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.6 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100,731 (2023)
Projected traffic120,877 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over Nicholson Road built?

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

What condition is I-76 over Nicholson Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-76 over Nicholson Road carry?

About 100,731 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over Nicholson Road?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over Nicholson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.