US Bridges

E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI North of Exit 2 · Structure no. M015030

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,288
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 6 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 1,288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,545 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Wolfert Station
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.8 MI North of Exit 2
RouteCounty Highway 664
Coordinates39.77282, -75.2445
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,288 (2024)
Projected traffic1,545 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is E Wolfert Station 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 E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 1,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E Wolfert Station over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.