US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Game Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI North of Exit 1 · Structure no. M001660

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,001
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Game Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Game Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 51,001 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,079 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesGame Creek
Location0.4 MI North of Exit 1
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.68262, -75.4629
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,001 (2024)
Projected traffic64,079 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Game Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Game 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 Game Creek carry?

About 51,001 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Game Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Game Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.