US Bridges

New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.50 Mi. NW JCT Eayrestwn · Structure no. 03D5810

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,724
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,724 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,104 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Freedom Road
CrossesSW Br Rancocas Creek
Location0.50 Mi. NW JCT Eayrestwn
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.91263, -74.80701
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,724 (2024)
Projected traffic2,104 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek carry?

About 1,724 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns New Freedom Road over SW Br Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.