US Bridges

Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI E of CR 541 · Structure no. 03D4560

Built
1908
117 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1908 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 117 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 5,114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,137 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChurch RD (cr 616)
CrossesSW Br Rancocas Creek
Location1.1 MI E of CR 541
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates39.91681, -74.80522
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,114 (2023)
Projected traffic6,137 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$1.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek carry?

About 5,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.