US Bridges

Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 300 Ft. N. of Stelle Rd. · Structure no. 03F2320

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,753 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWrightstown-Sykesv
CrossesBlacks Creek
Location300 Ft. N. of Stelle Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.10678, -74.63103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2024)
Projected traffic1,753 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wrightstown-Sykesv over Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.