US Bridges

Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI E of CR 541 · Structure no. 03D4570

Built
1909
116 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 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 of Rancocas Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 116 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 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 5,114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,137 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD (cr 616)
CrossesSW Br of Rancocas Creek
Location1.1 MI E of CR 541
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.91666, -74.80603
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$306,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br of 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 Church RD (cr 616) over SW Br of 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 of Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.