US Bridges

Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI South of US30 Int · Structure no. 0415152

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,698
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,072 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a (spur 536)
CrossesNj 73
Location0.3 MI South of US30 Int
RouteState Highway 73
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.77406, -74.91283
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2023)
Projected traffic2,072 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73 carry?

About 1,698 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a (spur 536) over Nj 73?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.