US Bridges

Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · At Interchange 4 · Structure no. M03449B

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,837
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 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 13,837 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,883 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 73
CrossesNj Turnpike
LocationAt Interchange 4
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates39.92933, -74.95771
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width107 ft (32.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,837 (2024)
Projected traffic16,883 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 13,837 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 73 over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.