US Bridges

US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI S of RT168 JCT · Structure no. 0420151

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 98 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 47,355 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,825 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesMain Br. Newton Creek
Location0.39 MI S of RT168 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates39.89889, -75.09972
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,355 (2023)
Projected traffic56,825 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$180,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 130 over Main Br. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek carry?

About 47,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Main Br. Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.