US Bridges

Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.25 MI West of US 130 · Structure no. 3000004

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,445
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 5,445 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,578 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCarmen RD (CO.543)
CrossesNj Rt. 73
Location1.25 MI West of US 130
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.99505, -75.03106
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,445 (2008)
Projected traffic6,578 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73 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 Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73 carry?

About 5,445 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Carmen RD (CO.543) over Nj Rt. 73?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.