US Bridges

Hartford Road over Sharps Run

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI S. of CR 616 · Structure no. 03C5780

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,428
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Road over Sharps Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Hartford Road over Sharps Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 85 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 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 11,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,944 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Road
CrossesSharps Run
Location0.8 MI S. of CR 616
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90819, -74.84731
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,428 (2023)
Projected traffic13,944 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$123,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartford Road over Sharps Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Hartford Road over Sharps Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hartford Road over Sharps Run carry?

About 11,428 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hartford Road over Sharps Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Road over Sharps Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.