US Bridges

Nj 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI No. of 168 Jct. · Structure no. 0803150

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,878
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 51,878 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,253 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 42
CrossesS.Br.Big Timber Creek
Location0.3 MI No. of 168 Jct.
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.77118, -75.04855
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,878 (2024)
Projected traffic62,253 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 42 over S.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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek carry?

About 51,878 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nj 42 over S.Br.Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.