US Bridges

I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI North of I-76 Jct. · Structure no. 0418154

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 71 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 38,973 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,555 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-676 SB
CrossesN. Branch Newton Creek
Location0.4 MI North of I-76 Jct.
RouteInterstate 676
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90681, -75.11428
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,973 (2023)
Projected traffic47,555 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek carry?

About 38,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-676 SB over N. Branch Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.