US Bridges

Route 528 over Br. Blacks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.59 MI E of C.R. 664 · Structure no. 03F2370

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,973
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 528 over Br. Blacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 528 over Br. Blacks 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,847 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 528
CrossesBr. Blacks Creek
Location0.59 MI E of C.R. 664
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.10144, -74.61542
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2023)
Projected traffic4,847 by 2043
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 Route 528 over Br. Blacks Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 528 over Br. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Route 528 over Br. Blacks Creek carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Route 528 over Br. Blacks Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Route 528 over Br. Blacks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.