US Bridges

Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.84 MI S of CR 658 · Structure no. 03C3116

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,186
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,186 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,667 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl STREET-CR656
CrossesAssiscunk Creek
Location1.84 MI S of CR 658
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.0812, -74.84996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,186 (2023)
Projected traffic2,667 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl STREET-CR656 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 Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek carry?

About 2,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl STREET-CR656 over Assiscunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.