US Bridges

I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.51 M North of I-76 · Structure no. 0418156

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
618 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
78,725
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 78,725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,059 by 2044. The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-676
CrossesChelton Avenue & Conrail
Location1.51 M North of I-76
RouteInterstate 676
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.91673, -75.11617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length618 ft (188.4 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width118 ft (35.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78,725 (2024)
Projected traffic96,059 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail carry?

About 78,725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail?

The structure is 618 ft (188.4 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I-676 over Chelton Avenue & Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.