US Bridges

King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI S of CR 626 · Structure no. 03D4120

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,812
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 99 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 10,812 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,974 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKing ST (cr 691)
CrossesN Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.07 MI S of CR 626
RouteCounty Highway 691
Coordinates39.99313, -74.79301
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,812 (2023)
Projected traffic12,974 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$261,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is King ST (cr 691) 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 King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 10,812 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns King ST (cr 691) over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.