US Bridges

US 130 over Oldmans Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI of S of CR620 JCT · Structure no. 1710152

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
227 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,157
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Oldmans Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 130 over Oldmans Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 89 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 4,157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,072 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130
CrossesOldmans Creek
Location0.6 MI of S of CR620 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.78462, -75.40699
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,157 (2024)
Projected traffic5,072 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 US 130 over Oldmans Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 130 over Oldmans 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Oldmans Creek carry?

About 4,157 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Oldmans Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Oldmans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.