US Bridges

Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk

PoorPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI East of Rt Nj 73 · Structure no. 03A4800

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,521
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 119 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,521 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,225 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFork Landing Road
CrossesN Branch Pennsauken Crk
Location0.23 MI East of Rt Nj 73
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.97928, -75.00875
Functional classUrban Collector

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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,521 (2023)
Projected traffic4,225 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk carry?

About 3,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fork Landing Road over N Branch Pennsauken Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.