US Bridges

US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · At Start of Nj Tpk · Structure no. M000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,438
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 14,438 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,660 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130-NJ 49
CrossesNj Turnpike Tollwy
LocationAt Start of Nj Tpk
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.68057, -75.49256
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,438 (2022)
Projected traffic24,660 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy 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 US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy carry?

About 14,438 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 130-NJ 49 over Nj Turnpike Tollwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.