US Bridges

Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 4.5 MI North of Exit 1 · Structure no. M005730

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStumpy Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location4.5 MI North of Exit 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.69885, -75.38928
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Stumpy 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 Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stumpy Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.