US Bridges

Nj 41 over Nj 42

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.47MI S. of CR544 · Structure no. 0802150

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 41 over Nj 42 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 41 over Nj 42 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 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 282,111 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,423 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 41
CrossesNj 42
Location0.47MI S. of CR544
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates39.83083, -75.089
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282,111 (2023)
Projected traffic34,423 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$964,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 41 over Nj 42 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Nj 41 over Nj 42 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 41 over Nj 42 carry?

About 282,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 41 over Nj 42?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 41 over Nj 42?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.