US Bridges

Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI S of CR 537 · Structure no. 03D4900

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,915
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 11,915 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPine ST (cr 612)
CrossesN. Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.25 MI S of CR 537
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.98946, -74.78457
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,915 (2023)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Pine ST (cr 612) 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 Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 11,915 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Pine ST (cr 612) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.