US Bridges

Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.23 MI W of Nj Rt 38 · Structure no. 03C4200

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,535
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,535 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,854 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHartford R (CR686)
CrossesParkers Creek
Location0.23 MI W of Nj Rt 38
RouteCounty Highway 686
Coordinates39.97262, -74.88902
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,535 (2023)
Projected traffic12,854 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford R (CR686) 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 Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek carry?

About 10,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford R (CR686) over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.