US Bridges

Nj 73 over I-295

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI South of Nj 38 Int · Structure no. 0314150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75,944
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 73 over I-295 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 73 over I-295 in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 75,944 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,132 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 73
CrossesI-295
Location0.9 MI South of Nj 38 Int
RouteState Highway 73
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.93472, -74.96551
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,944 (2024)
Projected traffic91,132 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 73 over I-295 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 73 over I-295 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 73 over I-295 carry?

About 75,944 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 73 over I-295?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 73 over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.