US Bridges

Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.18 MI E of CR 530 · Structure no. 03E4550

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,967
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 12,967 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,560 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHanover St(cr 616)
CrossesN. Branch Rancocas Creek
Location0.18 MI E of CR 530
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates39.96995, -74.68416
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,967 (2023)
Projected traffic15,560 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanover St(cr 616) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 12,967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hanover St(cr 616) over N. Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.