US Bridges

US 130 over Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 5.5 MI N of 130 & 73 JCT · Structure no. 0316152

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
556 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,483
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Rancocas Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 52,483 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,979 by 2043. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesRancocas Creek
Location5.5 MI N of 130 & 73 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.02877, -74.93234
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,483 (2023)
Projected traffic62,979 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US 130 over Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 130 over Rancocas Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 130 over Rancocas Creek carry?

About 52,483 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.