US Bridges

Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.62 MI S of Nj 38 · Structure no. 03D4870

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,468
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 11,468 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,990 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street-Cr 541
CrossesSo.Br Rancocas Creek
Location1.62 MI S of Nj 38
RouteCounty Highway 541
Coordinates39.96122, -74.80724
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,468 (2023)
Projected traffic13,990 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$696,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br 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 Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek carry?

About 11,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street-Cr 541 over So.Br Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.