US Bridges

S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.62 MI S of Nj 70 · Structure no. 03D5800

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,485
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 11,485 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,782 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Main ST (cr 541)
CrossesSW Br of Rancocas Creek
Location0.62 MI S of Nj 70
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.89542, -74.82353
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,485 (2023)
Projected traffic13,782 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main ST (cr 541) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek carry?

About 11,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST (cr 541) over SW Br of Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.