Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek
FairGloucester County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI S of 42-NJTPK JCT · Structure no. 0804153
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 348 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,393
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 120,393 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,471 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 42 over 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 120,393 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 42 over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.