NJ 42
NJ 42 in .2 Mile North Of 168 JCT, Camden County, New Jersey received a condition grade of B (67/100). Built in 2024, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on NJ 42 over Blackwood Railrd Trail. It is classified as structurally deficient.
NJ 42 carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 67/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.
The bridge was built in 2024 and is 2 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. NJ 42 carries an average daily traffic count of 124,299 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Blackwood Railrd Trail. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
NJ 42 is a 2-year-old bridge located .2 Mile North Of 168 JCT in Camden County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ 42 over Blackwood Railrd Trail with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 2024, the structure spans 6.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (67/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 9/9 (good), and substructure 9/9 (good). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NJ 42 has a Condition Score of 67/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 9/9, and substructure 9/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
NJ 42 was built in 2024, making it 2 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
NJ 42 carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 6.7 meters long and located on NJ 42 in .2 Mile North Of 168 JCT, Camden County, New Jersey.
Yes, NJ 42 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
NJ 42 is located .2 Mile North Of 168 JCT in Camden County, New Jersey. The bridge carries NJ 42 over Blackwood Railrd Trail. Its coordinates are 39.818389, -75.070839. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
NJ 42 carries NJ 42 over Blackwood Railrd Trail. The bridge is 6.7 meters long and was built in 2024.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.