US Bridges

U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI East of Gsp Junc · Structure no. 0302151

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,022
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,022 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,388 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesU.S.Route 9
CrossesJobs Creek
Location1.0 MI East of Gsp Junc
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates39.59197, -74.42483
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,022 (2024)
Projected traffic14,388 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$941,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek carry?

About 10,022 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns U.S.Route 9 over Jobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.