US Bridges

Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI SE of 537&691 JCT · Structure no. 03D4110

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,346
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 87 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,346 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBispham Street
CrossesNo Br of Rancocas Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of 537&691 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.99219, -74.7903
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,346 (2024)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek carry?

About 2,346 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bispham Street over No Br of Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.