US Bridges

C.R. 612 over Masons Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.56MI S of CR 636 · Structure no. 03C4155

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,264
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 612 over Masons Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C.R. 612 over Masons Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 125 years old, older than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 612
CrossesMasons Creek
Location1.56MI S of CR 636
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9372, -74.84891
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,264 (2023)
Projected traffic1,542 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 612 over Masons Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is C.R. 612 over Masons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 612 over Masons Creek carry?

About 1,264 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 612 over Masons Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 612 over Masons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.