US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Hartford Road

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 4.4 MI North of Exit 4 · Structure no. M038900

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,560
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Hartford Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Hartford Road in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 77,560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,638 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesHartford Road
Location4.4 MI North of Exit 4
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97784, -74.8961
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,560 (2024)
Projected traffic94,638 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Turnpike over Hartford Road built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Hartford Road 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 Turnpike over Hartford Road carry?

About 77,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Hartford Road?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Hartford Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.