US Bridges

CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI S of CR 626 · Structure no. 03D4105

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,769
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 33,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,523 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 541 Bypass
CrossesN Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.10 MI S of CR 626
RouteCounty Highway 541
Coordinates39.99654, -74.80458
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,769 (2023)
Projected traffic40,523 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 541 Bypass over N Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 33,769 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns CR 541 Bypass over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.