US Bridges

Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.65 MI S of 42-NJTPK JCT · Structure no. 0804152

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155,415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 155,415 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 186,498 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 42
CrossesAlmonesson Creek
Location0.65 MI S of 42-NJTPK JCT
RouteState Highway 42
Coordinates39.84667, -75.095
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155,415 (2023)
Projected traffic186,498 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 42 over Almonesson 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek carry?

About 155,415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Route Nj 42 over Almonesson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.