US Bridges

Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook

PoorPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI S of CO RTE 537 Jt · Structure no. 03E3004

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 46 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJbstwn-Juliustwn
CrossesBarkers Brook
Location1.5 MI S of CO RTE 537 Jt
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01881, -74.67465
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating73 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 width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2024)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jbstwn-Juliustwn over Barkers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.