US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike)

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M025880

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

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike) 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 5 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 65,939 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesNj 168(BLACK Horse Pike)
Location0.2 MI South of Exit 3
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85922, -75.07679
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.8 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,190 (2022)
Projected traffic65,939 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike) built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike) 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 Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike) carry?

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

How long is Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike)?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Nj 168(BLACK Horse Pike)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.