US Bridges

Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · .71 Mile West of C.R.563 · Structure no. 03G6510

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,996
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River is a wood or timber slab carrying Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,996 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,876 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChatsworth RD
CrossesWest Branch Wading River
Location.71 Mile West of C.R.563
RouteCounty Highway 532
Coordinates39.81439, -74.54698
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,996 (2023)
Projected traffic4,876 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River carry?

About 3,996 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Chatsworth RD over West Branch Wading River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.