US Bridges

L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.79 MI W of CR 542 · Structure no. 03G8045

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
466 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
603
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River is a steel movable - bascule carrying L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 723 by 2043. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesL Bank RD CR 652
CrossesMullica River
Location1.79 MI W of CR 542
RouteCounty Highway 652
Coordinates39.59322, -74.55215
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic603 (2023)
Projected traffic723 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica 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 L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River carry?

About 603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns L Bank RD CR 652 over Mullica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.