US Bridges

Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mi. S. of Main St. · Structure no. 03E4400

Built
1893
132 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
495
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1893 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 132 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 495 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHilliards Br RD
CrossesSo Br Rancocas Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Main St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.92969, -74.7436
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2024)
Projected traffic604 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1893, making it 132 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hilliards Br RD over So Br Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.