US Bridges

Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.9 Mi.S.Of Rising Sun RD · Structure no. 03E2190

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
466
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 466 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAxe Factory Road
CrossesSpring Hill Brook
Location0.9 Mi.S.Of Rising Sun RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1172, -74.72829
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2023)
Projected traffic568 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Axe Factory Road over Spring Hill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.