US Bridges

County Route 616 over North Run

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI E of C.R. 665 · Structure no. 03G3900

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,062
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 616 over North Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 616 over North Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 125 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 7,062 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,617 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 616
CrossesNorth Run
Location0.3 MI E of C.R. 665
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.04968, -74.5627
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,062 (2023)
Projected traffic8,617 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 616 over North Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is County Route 616 over North Run 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 County Route 616 over North Run carry?

About 7,062 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 616 over North Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 616 over North Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.