US Bridges

North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.47 MI W of CR 668 · Structure no. 03E4590

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,793
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 76 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 8,793 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,729 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNorth Pemberton RD
CrossesBranch Rancocas Creek
Location0.47 MI W of CR 668
RouteCounty Highway 630
Coordinates39.98589, -74.69158
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,793 (2023)
Projected traffic10,729 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is North Pemberton RD over Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 8,793 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Pemberton RD over Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.