US Bridges

Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.44 Mi. E. of C.R. 686 · Structure no. 03C4150

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,057
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,057 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,812 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarne HWY (cr 537)
CrossesParkers Creek
Location0.44 Mi. E. of C.R. 686
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9769, -74.88585
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,057 (2023)
Projected traffic20,812 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek carry?

About 17,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Marne HWY (cr 537) over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.