US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over US 30 (whitehorse Pike)

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 2 MI North of Exit 3 · Structure no. M027950

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,264
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over US 30 (whitehorse Pike) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over US 30 (whitehorse Pike) 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 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 62,264 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,562 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesUS 30 (whitehorse Pike)
Location2 MI North of Exit 3
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86586, -75.03858
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,264 (2024)
Projected traffic79,562 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 30 (whitehorse Pike) built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over US 30 (whitehorse 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 US 30 (whitehorse Pike) carry?

About 62,264 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over US 30 (whitehorse Pike)?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over US 30 (whitehorse Pike)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.