US Bridges

US 130 over Crosswicks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.7 Mi. N. of US 206 JCT · Structure no. 0319152

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,346
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 130 over Crosswicks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 130 over Crosswicks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 97 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 25,346 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,927 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 130
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location1.7 Mi. N. of US 206 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 130
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.1736, -74.67942
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating103.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,346 (2024)
Projected traffic30,927 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 130 over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is US 130 over Crosswicks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 130 over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 25,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 130 over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US 130 over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.