US Bridges

Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.39MI S.Of JCT.CO.RT.528 · Structure no. 03F2280

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,713
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,713 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,751 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGeotown-Cfieldrd
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location0.39MI S.Of JCT.CO.RT.528
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10971, -74.64174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,713 (2023)
Projected traffic5,751 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek carry?

About 4,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Geotown-Cfieldrd over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.