US Bridges

US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of CR 541 · Structure no. 0317152

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 90 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 24,298 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,158 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130 Southbound
CrossesAssiscunk Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CR 541
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.07448, -74.84897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,298 (2024)
Projected traffic29,158 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek carry?

About 24,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 Southbound over Assiscunk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.