US Bridges

Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mile South Route 70 · Structure no. 03C5400

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,733
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek is a concrete frame carrying Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,733 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,995 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarlton-Medford RD
CrossesS.W. Br. Rancocas Creek
Location0.6 Mile South Route 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.88787, -74.87687
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,733 (2024)
Projected traffic6,995 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 Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek carry?

About 5,733 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Marlton-Medford RD over S.W. Br. Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.