US Bridges

White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · .1 Mi. S. Co.Rte 537 · Structure no. 03D4108

Built
1853
172 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
888
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1853, so it is 172 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 888 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Street
CrossesN Branch Rancocas Creek
Location.1 Mi. S. Co.Rte 537
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.99258, -74.78804
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2024)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible 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 White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1853, making it 172 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns White Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.