US Bridges

Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br)

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2.03MI Northeast of US130 · Structure no. 0805154

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br) in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,032 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 44
CrossesConrail(penns Grove Br)
Location2.03MI Northeast of US130
RouteState Highway 44
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.82398, -75.2992
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,027 (2024)
Projected traffic6,032 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br) built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br) carry?

About 5,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 44 over Conrail(penns Grove Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.