US Bridges

Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.48 MI S. of US 130 · Structure no. 0314153

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 37,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,309 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRoute 73
CrossesSouth Br Pennsauken Crk
Location0.48 MI S. of US 130
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates39.97799, -75.01273
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,952 (2024)
Projected traffic46,309 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk carry?

About 37,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Route 73 over South Br Pennsauken Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.