US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 5.2 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M020960

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
55,279
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl 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 55,279 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,401 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesWest Jersey Ave & Prsl
Location5.2 MI South of Exit 3
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.82088, -75.15263
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,279 (2024)
Projected traffic68,401 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl 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 West Jersey Ave & Prsl carry?

About 55,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over West Jersey Ave & Prsl?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.