US Bridges

Powell Road over Powells Run

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 100 Ft. W of US206 Junct. · Structure no. 03E4043

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,903
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powell Road over Powells Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Powell Road over Powells Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,903 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,321 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPowell Road
CrossesPowells Run
Location100 Ft. W of US206 Junct.
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.98839, -74.73515
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,903 (2024)
Projected traffic2,321 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Powell Road over Powells Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powell Road over Powells Run 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 Powell Road over Powells Run carry?

About 1,903 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Powell Road over Powells Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Powell Road over Powells Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.