US Bridges

US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI N of 76 JCT · Structure no. 0420150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,595
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 49,595 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,510 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesS. Branch Newton Creek
Location0.4 MI N of 76 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates39.89222, -75.10306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,595 (2023)
Projected traffic59,510 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 130 over S. 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 US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek carry?

About 49,595 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over S. Branch Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.