US Bridges

Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.45 S. Rt 563 · Structure no. 03G866A

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,189
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 1,189 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesChatsworth Avenue
CrossesBr. of Wading River
Location1.45 S. Rt 563
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.66552, -74.52467
Functional classRural Major 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,189 (2023)
Projected traffic1,451 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Avenue over Br. of Wading River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River 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 Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River carry?

About 1,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Chatsworth Avenue over Br. of Wading River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.