US Bridges

Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.6 MI North of Exit 7 · Structure no. M05638R

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,587
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,587 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,377 by 2044. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWard Ave
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location2.6 MI North of Exit 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.15455, -74.66224
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,587 (2024)
Projected traffic4,377 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 3,587 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Ave over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.