US Bridges

Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI North of Exit 3 · Structure no. M027280

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2044. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShreve Ave
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location1.2 MI North of Exit 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86406, -75.0512
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline built?

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

What condition is Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Shreve Ave over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.