US Bridges

New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.04 MI SE of US130 · Structure no. 03B4127

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,992
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck is a concrete slab carrying New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,992 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Albany Road
CrossesBranch of Pompeston Ck
Location1.04 MI SE of US130
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.99326, -74.96911
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,992 (2023)
Projected traffic4,871 by 2043
Trucks3%
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$520,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck 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 New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck carry?

About 3,992 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns New Albany Road over Branch of Pompeston Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.