US Bridges

US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI N of I-295 JCT · Structure no. 1710150

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,256
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,735 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS130-N. Broadway
CrossesSalem Canal
Location0.1 MI N of I-295 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.68179, -75.49155
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2023)
Projected traffic13,735 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US130-N. Broadway over Salem Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.