US Bridges

Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI N of Rt 42 JCT · Structure no. 0802151

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 29,783 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,342 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 41
CrossesSo. Br. Big Timber Creek
Location0.75 MI N of Rt 42 JCT
RouteState Highway 41
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.84031, -75.08414
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,783 (2023)
Projected traffic36,342 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek carry?

About 29,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 41 over So. Br. Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.