US Bridges

Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.34 MI N of CR 660 · Structure no. 03D3063

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 6,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,943 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNeck Road
CrossesAssiscunk Creek
Location0.34 MI N of CR 660
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.07313, -74.81452
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,620 (2023)
Projected traffic7,943 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$461,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neck 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek carry?

About 6,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Neck Road over Assiscunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.