US Bridges

Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI N Co. 530 Int. · Structure no. 03E4520

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,114
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 41 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBirmingham Road
CrossesN. Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.7 MI N Co. 530 Int.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.97917, -74.70972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,114 (2023)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 1,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Birmingham Road over N. Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.