US Bridges

Phillips Road over Masons Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI W of Fostertw Rd. · Structure no. 03C4168

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
689
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phillips Road over Masons Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Phillips Road over Masons Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 86 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 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 689 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPhillips Road
CrossesMasons Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Fostertw Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95758, -74.84922
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic689 (2024)
Projected traffic840 by 2044
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 Phillips Road over Masons Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Phillips Road over Masons 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Phillips Road over Masons Creek carry?

About 689 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Phillips Road over Masons Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Phillips Road over Masons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.