US Bridges

Nj 73 SB over Nj 38

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.89 MI N Exit 36 I-295 · Structure no. 0314155

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 73 SB over Nj 38 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 73 SB over Nj 38 in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 31,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,224 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 73 SB
CrossesNj 38
Location0.89 MI N Exit 36 I-295
RouteState Highway 73
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94335, -74.97903
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,020 (2024)
Projected traffic37,224 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$67,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 73 SB over Nj 38 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 73 SB over Nj 38 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 73 SB over Nj 38 carry?

About 31,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 73 SB over Nj 38?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 73 SB over Nj 38?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.