US Bridges

County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · .35 MI S Pemberton Road · Structure no. 03F4140

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,620
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Route 530
CrossesN Branch Rancocas Creek
Location.35 MI S Pemberton Road
RouteCounty Highway 530
Coordinates39.96237, -74.65535
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,620 (2024)
Projected traffic9,298 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek carry?

About 7,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 530 over N Branch Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.