US Bridges

US 130 over Pompeston Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.32 MI N of Nj 73 JCT · Structure no. 0316150

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,151
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Pompeston Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Pompeston Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 100 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 72,151 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,861 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesPompeston Creek
Location2.32 MI N of Nj 73 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.00331, -74.98276
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,151 (2023)
Projected traffic101,861 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$756,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Pompeston Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is US 130 over Pompeston 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Pompeston Creek carry?

About 72,151 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Pompeston Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Pompeston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.