US Bridges

I-676 SB over Newton Creek

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.11 Miles N. of JCT I-76 · Structure no. 0418163

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,110
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-676 SB over Newton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-676 SB over Newton Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 42,110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,743 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-676 SB
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.11 Miles N. of JCT I-76
RouteInterstate 676
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.899, -75.11064
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,110 (2023)
Projected traffic62,743 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-676 SB over Newton Creek built?

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

What condition is I-676 SB over Newton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

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

About 42,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-676 SB over Newton Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-676 SB over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.