US Bridges

Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI South of Exit 6 · Structure no. M04915R

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,131
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 16,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,683 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesColumbus Florence
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.7 MI South of Exit 6
RouteCounty Highway 543
Coordinates40.07643, -74.75296
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,131 (2024)
Projected traffic19,683 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbus Florence 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 16,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Columbus Florence over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.