US Bridges

Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI West JCT CO Rt 684 · Structure no. 03D4140

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6 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 133 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFoundry Rd.
CrossesNorth Br Rancocas Crk
Location0.1 MI West JCT CO Rt 684
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.98537, -74.75037
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2024)
Projected traffic162 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 Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Foundry Rd. over North Br Rancocas Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.