US Bridges

Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI W 206 JCT · Structure no. 03E6069

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 46 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,415 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesForked Neck Road
CrossesTrib Springers Brook
Location0.2 MI W 206 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.78932, -74.74146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,160 (2024)
Projected traffic1,415 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook carry?

About 1,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Forked Neck Road over Trib Springers Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.