US Bridges

Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · .75 Mi.So. of 528 Spur · Structure no. 03D3027

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 125 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGilbert Road
CrossesAssiscunk Creek
Location.75 Mi.So. of 528 Spur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.04192, -74.77787
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Gilbert Road over Assiscunk 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 Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Gilbert Road over Assiscunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.