US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co.

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2.9 MI South of Exit 2 · Structure no. M009930

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,996
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co. in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 74 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 5 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 49,996 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,817 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesSo. Jersey Railroad Co.
Location2.9 MI South of Exit 2
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.72712, -75.31991
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,996 (2022)
Projected traffic62,817 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co. carry?

About 49,996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co.?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over So. Jersey Railroad Co.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.