US Bridges

US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · .25 Miles South of I-195 · Structure no. 0326153

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 12,291 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,749 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 206 SB
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location.25 Miles South of I-195
RouteU.S. Route 206
Coordinates40.18229, -74.70484
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,291 (2023)
Projected traffic14,749 by 2043
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
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 206 SB over Crosswicks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 12,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 206 SB over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.