US Bridges

Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 6.56MI E of Rt. 72 · Structure no. 0311153

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 12,483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,979 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 70
CrossesPole Bridge Branch
Location6.56MI E of Rt. 72
RouteState Highway 70
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94754, -74.49288
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,483 (2023)
Projected traffic14,979 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pole Bridge Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch carry?

About 12,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over Pole Bridge Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.