US Bridges

Champion Avenue over US 130

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Nj 168 JCT · Structure no. 0421151

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Champion Avenue over US 130 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Champion Avenue over US 130 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 1,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChampion Avenue
CrossesUS 130
Location0.5 MI N of Nj 168 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.91088, -75.09318
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,242 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Champion Avenue over US 130 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Champion Avenue over US 130 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Champion Avenue over US 130 carry?

About 1,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Champion Avenue over US 130?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Champion Avenue over US 130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.