US Bridges

Almonesson Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M024030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,432
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Almonesson Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almonesson 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 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 14,432 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,262 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmonesson Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location2.1 MI South of Exit 3
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85022, -75.10886
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,432 (2024)
Projected traffic17,262 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almonesson Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Almonesson 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 Almonesson Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 14,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Almonesson Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Almonesson Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.