US Bridges

Elm Ave over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 6 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M020470

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,310
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Elm Ave over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm Ave 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 5,310 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,371 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Ave
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location6 MI South of Exit 3
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81751, -75.16004
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,310 (2022)
Projected traffic6,371 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm Ave over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Elm Ave 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 Elm Ave over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 5,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elm Ave over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Ave over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.