US Bridges

Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI South of Int. 3 · Structure no. M025720

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,190
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 75 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 54,190 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,052 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnpike Mainline
CrossesPrsl RR Grenloch Branch
Location0.4 MI South of Int. 3
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85885, -75.07944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,190 (2022)
Projected traffic67,052 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState 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 Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch carry?

About 54,190 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Turnpike Mainline over Prsl RR Grenloch Branch?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.