US Bridges

I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · Gloucester City · Structure no. 4500003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
11,693 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110,000
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv is a steel suspension carrying I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 110,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,500 by 2044. The structure is 11,693 ft (3,564 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI-76
CrossesI-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv
LocationGloucester City
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.90523, -75.1295
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+54 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length11,693 ft (3,564 m)
Longest span2,000 ft (609.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,000 (2024)
Projected traffic121,500 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$134.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv carry?

About 110,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv?

The structure is 11,693 ft (3,564 m) long with a longest span of 2,000 ft (609.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 over I-676 SB I-95 & Del Riv?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.