Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek
PoorCamden County, New Jersey · 0.94 MI N of US 130 JCT · Structure no. 0416152
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 96 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54,495
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, 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 54,495 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,494 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek 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 Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek carry?
About 54,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Nj 73 over Pennsauken Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.