US Bridges

Turkey Hill Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M023120

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
7,354
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Turkey Hill Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Hill 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 7,354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,973 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Hill Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location3 MI South of Exit 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.84092, -75.12106
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,354 (2024)
Projected traffic8,973 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turkey Hill Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Turkey Hill 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 Turkey Hill Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 7,354 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Hill Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Hill Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.