US Bridges

Jennings Road over Sharps Run

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · .3 Miles North Rt 70 · Structure no. 03C5880

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennings Road over Sharps Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Jennings Road over Sharps Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,134 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJennings Road
CrossesSharps Run
Location.3 Miles North Rt 70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.90571, -74.83604
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2023)
Projected traffic1,134 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 Jennings Road over Sharps Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennings Road over Sharps Run 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Jennings Road over Sharps Run carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jennings Road over Sharps Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Jennings Road over Sharps Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.