US Bridges

White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.27 MI E of Route 30 · Structure no. 046D057

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,712
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 18,712 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,832 by 2043. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Horse Road
CrossesPatco Hsl & NJT
Location0.27 MI E of Route 30
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83614, -75.00211
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,712 (2023)
Projected traffic22,832 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT carry?

About 18,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns White Horse Road over Patco Hsl & NJT?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.