US Bridges

Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Pennsauken CR · Structure no. 0416151

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130 in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 60,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,950 by 2043. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 73 & Ramp G
CrossesRoute US 130
Location0.5 MI N of Pennsauken CR
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates39.98373, -75.01755
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width135 ft (41 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,600 (2023)
Projected traffic73,950 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130 carry?

About 60,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 73 & Ramp G over Route US 130?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.