US Bridges

Nj 70 over Haynes Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.64 MI E of 70-541 Jct. · Structure no. 0310156

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,603
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 over Haynes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 70 over Haynes Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 6 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 16,603 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,259 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 70
CrossesHaynes Creek
Location0.64 MI E of 70-541 Jct.
RouteState Highway 70
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90454, -74.81254
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,603 (2023)
Projected traffic20,259 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Haynes Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 70 over Haynes Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 70 over Haynes Creek carry?

About 16,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over Haynes Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over Haynes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.