New Freedom Road over Little Creek
PoorPosted for loadBurlington County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI W of Chairville RD · Structure no. 03D5085
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,760
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Freedom Road over Little Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Freedom Road over Little Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Freedom Road over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is New Freedom Road over Little 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does New Freedom Road over Little Creek carry?
About 1,760 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is New Freedom Road over Little Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns New Freedom Road over Little Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.