US Bridges

Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.18 MI S of US130 · Structure no. 03B4033

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,554
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger 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 6,554 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,997 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMoorestwn-Rivrtn R
CrossesPompeston Creek
Location1.18 MI S of US130
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.98622, -74.97629
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,554 (2023)
Projected traffic7,997 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$429,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston 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 Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek carry?

About 6,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Moorestwn-Rivrtn R over Pompeston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.