US Bridges

Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.25 Mi.S.Of CO.RT.543 · Structure no. 03E3042

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,122
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 1,122 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,369 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPetticoat Bridge R
CrossesAssiscunk Creek
Location1.25 Mi.S.Of CO.RT.543
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.05348, -74.74258
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,122 (2024)
Projected traffic1,369 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek carry?

About 1,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Petticoat Bridge R over Assiscunk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.