US Bridges

Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI South of Exit 2 · Structure no. M011500

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,764
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,723 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklinville RD
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.3 MI South of Exit 2
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7414, -75.2967
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2020)
Projected traffic5,723 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Franklinville RD over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.