US Bridges

CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.13 MI E of CR 674 · Structure no. 03C4001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,991
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,732 by 2043. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 537(MARNE Hway)
CrossesS Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.13 MI E of CR 674
RouteCounty Highway 537
Coordinates39.98236, -74.83511
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,991 (2023)
Projected traffic20,732 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas 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 CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 16,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns CR 537(MARNE Hway) over S Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.