US Bridges

Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · .2 MI S of Nj RTE 70 · Structure no. 03F5015

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBurrs Mill Road
CrossesBurrs Mill Brook
Location.2 MI S of Nj RTE 70
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.88608, -74.6572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2023)
Projected traffic699 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burrs Mill Road over Burrs Mill Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.