US Bridges

Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.33 MI W Haddonfield RD · Structure no. 03A4700

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,562
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3,562 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,347 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Ave
CrossesPennsauken Creek
Location0.33 MI W Haddonfield RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96736, -75.01928
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,562 (2023)
Projected traffic4,347 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Pennsauken 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 3,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Park Ave over Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.