US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.67 MI South of Exit 2 · Structure no. M012130

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,996
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 62,621 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.67 MI South of Exit 2
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.74698, -75.28752
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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 traffic62,621 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Raccoon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.