US Bridges

C.R. 613 over Swedes Run

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi. N. of Co. Rt. 614 · Structure no. 03B3220

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,257
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 613 over Swedes Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 613 over Swedes Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7,257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,854 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC.R. 613
CrossesSwedes Run
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Co. Rt. 614
RouteCounty Highway 613
Coordinates40.00124, -74.93992
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,257 (2023)
Projected traffic8,854 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 613 over Swedes Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 613 over Swedes Run 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 C.R. 613 over Swedes Run carry?

About 7,257 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 613 over Swedes Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 613 over Swedes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.