US Bridges

Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.69 Miles East of RT.206 · Structure no. 03E4900

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,835
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,239 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesSo Branch Rancocas Creek
Location1.69 Miles East of RT.206
Coordinates39.92319, -74.71761
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,835 (2023)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over So 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 Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 1,835 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over So Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.