Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek
FairCamden County, New Jersey · 0.2 Mi.So.Of US Rt 130 · Structure no. 0426153
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,957
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 96 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 25,957 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,649 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Route Nj 168 over Newton 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek carry?
About 25,957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 168 over Newton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.