US Bridges

US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.9MI N of US206&NJ38 JCT · Structure no. 0324155

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 17,443 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,284 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206
CrossesS Br Rancocas Creek
Location2.9MI N of US206&NJ38 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates39.92944, -74.74233
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,443 (2023)
Projected traffic21,284 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 over S Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek carry?

About 17,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 over S Br Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.