US Bridges

Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.05 MI E of CR 691 · Structure no. 03D410A

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,770
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek is a concrete frame carrying Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 10,770 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,924 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesN Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.05 MI E of CR 691
RouteCity Street 537
Coordinates39.99223, -74.79229
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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,770 (2023)
Projected traffic12,924 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street 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 Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 10,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.