US Bridges

Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.60 MI E of US 130 · Structure no. 03E2580

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,618
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 104 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.

It carries about 2,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,142 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBurlngtn ST CR662
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location1.60 MI E of US 130
RouteCounty Highway 662
Coordinates40.14196, -74.71679
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,618 (2023)
Projected traffic3,142 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek carry?

About 2,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burlngtn ST CR662 over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.