Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook
PoorBurlington County, New Jersey · 4.16 MI E of Nj 72 · Structure no. 0311151
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,027
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,027 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,055 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook carry?
About 11,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 70 over Mount Misery Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.