US Bridges

NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.25 MI E of TPK&RT130 Jc · Structure no. P000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
6,571 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,799
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 69 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 67,799 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,861 by 2042. The structure is 6,571 ft (2,002.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext)
CrossesDelaware River & Roads
Location2.25 MI E of TPK&RT130 Jc
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.11714, -74.83022
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+28 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,571 ft (2,002.8 m)
Longest span682 ft (207.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,799 (2024)
Projected traffic49,861 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads carry?

About 67,799 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads?

The structure is 6,571 ft (2,002.8 m) long with a longest span of 682 ft (207.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns NJTPK(I-95 Pa Ext) over Delaware River & Roads?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.