US Bridges

US 130 over Blacks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.28 MI North of I295 JCT · Structure no. 0317160

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Blacks Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 130 over Blacks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,500 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 130
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location0.28 MI North of I295 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
Coordinates40.13712, -74.71119
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2024)
Projected traffic39,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 130 over Blacks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Blacks Creek carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 130 over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.