US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M024610

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,652
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek 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 5,652 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,394 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesBig Timber Creek
Location1.5 MI South of Exit 3
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.85426, -75.09989
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,652 (2024)
Projected traffic68,394 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek 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 Big Timber Creek carry?

About 5,652 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Big Timber Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.