US Bridges

Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.8 MI North of Exit 1 · Structure no. M003040

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 1,147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,376 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCourses Landing RD
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.8 MI North of Exit 1
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates39.68742, -75.43726
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2022)
Projected traffic1,376 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Courses Landing RD 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 Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 1,147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Courses Landing RD over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.