US Bridges

Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 660 Ft South of CR 616 · Structure no. 03E4220

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 99 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBrace Road
CrossesStop the Jade Run
Location660 Ft South of CR 616
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.94238, -74.71614
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic62 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$706,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Brace Road over Stop the Jade 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Brace Road over Stop the Jade Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.