US Bridges

Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI North of Start · Structure no. M000850

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,815
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 13,815 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,578 by 2044. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHawks Bridge Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.8 MI North of Start
RouteState Highway 140
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.68025, -75.47748
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,815 (2024)
Projected traffic16,578 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawks Bridge 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 Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 13,815 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Hawks Bridge Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.