US Bridges

Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck.

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · .32 Miles S of Nj 206 · Structure no. 03E4600

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,459
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck. is a wood or timber slab carrying Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck. in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,221 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRetreat RD
CrossesSo.Brnch Rancocas Ck.
Location.32 Miles S of Nj 206
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.92917, -74.73776
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,459 (2023)
Projected traffic4,221 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck. carry?

About 3,459 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Retreat RD over So.Brnch Rancocas Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.