US Bridges

Irick Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI South of Exit 5 · Structure no. M043560

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,057
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Irick Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irick Road over Nj Turnpike 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 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 9,057 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,051 by 2040. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIrick Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.5 MI South of Exit 5
RouteCounty Highway 630
Coordinates40.01994, -74.82869
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,057 (2020)
Projected traffic11,051 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$674,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Irick Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

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

About 9,057 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Irick Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Irick Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.