US Bridges

US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.1MI North of US 322 JCT · Structure no. 0817153

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,302
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 13,302 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,962 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130 South
CrossesNj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX
Location1.1MI North of US 322 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates39.80306, -75.32389
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,302 (2023)
Projected traffic15,962 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX carry?

About 13,302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 South over Nj 44 Cedar Swmp CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.