US Bridges

Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.4 Mi. W of N.J. Rt. 70 · Structure no. 03H4100

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,387
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 4,387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,353 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLakehurst Road
CrossesWhites Canal
Location0.4 Mi. W of N.J. Rt. 70
RouteCounty Highway 530
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9507, -74.49412
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,387 (2023)
Projected traffic5,353 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal 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 Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal carry?

About 4,387 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lakehurst Road over Whites Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.