US Bridges

US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.38 MI North of Exit 2 · Structure no. M013180

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,413
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike 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 16,413 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,026 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 322(SWEDESBORO)
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.38 MI North of Exit 2
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.75636, -75.27176
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,413 (2024)
Projected traffic20,026 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is US 322(SWEDESBORO) 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 US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 16,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US 322(SWEDESBORO) over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.