US Bridges

US 130 over Big Birch Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Co. 620 JCT · Structure no. 0817150

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,845
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Big Birch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 130 over Big Birch Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 84 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 6,845 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,215 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130
CrossesBig Birch Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Co. 620 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.79041, -75.38715
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,845 (2023)
Projected traffic8,215 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$413,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Big Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 130 over Big Birch 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 US 130 over Big Birch Creek carry?

About 6,845 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Big Birch Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 130 over Big Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.