US Bridges

Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.6 Mi. S. of Choctaw Dr. · Structure no. 03G4270

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,242
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWissahickon Trail
CrossesPole Bridge Branch
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Choctaw Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94688, -74.5556
Functional classUrban Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,242 (2024)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$227,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch 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 Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch carry?

About 2,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wissahickon Trail over Pole Bridge Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.