US Bridges

East Broad Street over Assiscunk Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.89 MI E of Nj Rt 413 · Structure no. 03C3105

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,008
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Broad Street over Assiscunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Broad Street over Assiscunk 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 5 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 8,008 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,771 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Broad Street
CrossesAssiscunk Creek
Location0.89 MI E of Nj Rt 413
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.0784, -74.85071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,008 (2023)
Projected traffic9,771 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$467,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Broad Street over Assiscunk Creek built?

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

What condition is East Broad Street over Assiscunk 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 East Broad Street over Assiscunk Creek carry?

About 8,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is East Broad Street over Assiscunk Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Broad Street over Assiscunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.