US Bridges

US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI N of Nj 73 JCT · Structure no. 0422156

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70,874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 5 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 70,874 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,741 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesNo.Br. Pennsauken Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Nj 73 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates39.98508, -75.01484
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,874 (2023)
Projected traffic101,741 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 70,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over No.Br. Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.