US 130 over Big Timber Creek
PoorGloucester County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI S of Nj 47 JCT · Structure no. 0818151
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 287 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,155
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 130 over Big Timber Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 130 over Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,155 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,185 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 130 over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 130 over Big Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 130 over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 20,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 130 over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US 130 over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.