US Bridges

Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 2.5 MI North of Exit 1 · Structure no. M00372R

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,621
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,621 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,345 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNj 48
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location2.5 MI North of Exit 1
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates39.68933, -75.42479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,621 (2024)
Projected traffic4,345 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 3,621 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 48 over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.