US Bridges

Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · Interchange 3 · Structure no. M02613B

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,808
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 8,808 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,747 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTpk Int 3 Wt & Te
CrossesNj Route 168
LocationInterchange 3
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86109, -75.07742
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,808 (2024)
Projected traffic10,747 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168 built?

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

What condition is Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168 carry?

About 8,808 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Tpk Int 3 Wt & Te over Nj Route 168?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.