US Bridges

Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.05MI W. of CR641 · Structure no. 0305152

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 92 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 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 28,881 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,240 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 38
CrossesS. Branch Rancocas Ck
Location0.05MI W. of CR641
RouteState Highway 38
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97899, -74.82424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,881 (2023)
Projected traffic35,240 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck 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 Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck carry?

About 28,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 38 over S. Branch Rancocas Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.