US Bridges

Cedar Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI North of Exit 2 · Structure no. M015920

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,723
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cedar Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Road 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 3,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,542 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location3.1 MI North of Exit 2
RouteCounty Highway 673
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.78034, -75.23067
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,723 (2024)
Projected traffic4,542 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$30,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Cedar Road 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 Cedar Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 3,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.