US Bridges

Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Camden County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI East of I295 JCT · Structure no. M032300

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61,337
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 75 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 61,337 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,843 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 70
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.25 MI East of I295 JCT
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCamden County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90749, -74.98015
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
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,337 (2024)
Projected traffic74,843 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$376,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 61,337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 70 over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.