US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 60 Ft. N. of Nj Rt. 38 · Structure no. 03B4075

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,119
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 12,119 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,787 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesN Br Pennsauken Creek
Location60 Ft. N. of Nj Rt. 38
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.95122, -74.95364
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,119 (2024)
Projected traffic14,787 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over N Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 12,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over N Br Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.