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I-76 Connector over Newton Creek

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E of I76&US130 JCT · Structure no. 4500016

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,673
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-76 Connector over Newton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-76 Connector over Newton Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,365 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76 Connector
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.1 MI E of I76&US130 JCT
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90097, -75.09628
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,673 (2024)
Projected traffic9,365 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 Connector over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-76 Connector 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-76 Connector over Newton Creek carry?

About 7,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I-76 Connector over Newton Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I-76 Connector over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.