US Bridges

Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI South of Exit 4 · Structure no. M03421R

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,403
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 41,403 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,519 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 73
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.3 MI South of Exit 4
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates39.92853, -74.95671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,403 (2024)
Projected traffic50,519 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState 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 Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 41,403 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.