US Bridges

Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168)

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 3 MI E of Walt Whitman Br · Structure no. 4500006

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168) in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957, 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Bw
CrossesBlack Horse Pike (NJ168)
Location3 MI E of Walt Whitman Br
RouteInterstate 76
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90086, -75.09409
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,700 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168) built?

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

What condition is Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168) carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168)?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Bw over Black Horse Pike (NJ168)?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.