US Bridges

E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.13 Miles N of Nj 38 JCT · Structure no. 0314151

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 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 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 13,222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,866 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Main ST (cr 537)
CrossesNj 73
Location1.13 Miles N of Nj 38 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 537
Coordinates39.95689, -74.98758
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,222 (2024)
Projected traffic15,866 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73 carry?

About 13,222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST (cr 537) over Nj 73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.