US Bridges

Jackson Road over Mullica River

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.79 MI W of CR 541 · Structure no. 03D6023

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,551
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Road over Mullica River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jackson Road over Mullica River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 51 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 4,551 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,461 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesJackson Road
CrossesMullica River
Location2.79 MI W of CR 541
RouteCounty Highway 534
Coordinates39.77788, -74.79971
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,551 (2023)
Projected traffic5,461 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Road over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Jackson Road over Mullica River 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 Jackson Road over Mullica River carry?

About 4,551 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Road over Mullica River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Road over Mullica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.