US Bridges

Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI S.Of Union Mill RD · Structure no. 03C4102

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,341
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,341 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWalton Avenue
CrossesParkers Creek
Location0.4 MI S.Of Union Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95129, -74.8954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,341 (2023)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Avenue over Parkers 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 Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek carry?

About 1,341 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Avenue over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.