US Bridges

Nj 70 over Friendship Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.9 Mi. E. of 206 1NT · Structure no. 0310154

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,096
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 over Friendship Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 70 over Friendship Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 16,096 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,640 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 70
CrossesFriendship Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E. of 206 1NT
RouteState Highway 70
Coordinates39.88585, -74.70712
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,096 (2023)
Projected traffic19,640 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 70 over Friendship Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 70 over Friendship Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 70 over Friendship Creek carry?

About 16,096 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over Friendship Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over Friendship Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.