US Bridges

Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42

Good

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI South of CR 765 · Structure no. 048C012

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,694
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,694 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,389 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRobert E. Kelly Bl
CrossesNj 42
Location0.13 MI South of CR 765
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78587, -75.04921
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,694 (2023)
Projected traffic9,389 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42 carry?

About 7,694 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Robert E. Kelly Bl over Nj 42?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.