US Bridges

Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.39 MI E Njtp · Structure no. 03F2038

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,770
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,380 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWard Avenue
CrossesTrib Crosswicks Creek
Location0.39 MI E Njtp
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.15436, -74.65534
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2023)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks 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 Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Avenue over Trib Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.