US Bridges

Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 4.5 MI South of Exit 4 · Structure no. M029840

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,197
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike 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 24,197 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,603 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBerlin Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location4.5 MI South of Exit 4
RouteCounty Highway 561
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.87905, -75.00756
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,197 (2024)
Projected traffic29,603 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$636,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike 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 Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 24,197 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Berlin Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.