US Bridges

Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · .19 MI W of CR 686 · Structure no. 03C4290

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,876
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 5,876 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,170 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Mill Road
CrossesParkers Creek
Location.19 MI W of CR 686
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.96114, -74.88632
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,876 (2023)
Projected traffic7,170 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Mill Road 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 Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek carry?

About 5,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Union Mill Road over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.