US Bridges

Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · Midbetween Park & High ST · Structure no. 03M2304

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
542
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 661 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCommerce Street
CrossesN Brh of Rancocas Creek
LocationMidbetween Park & High ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.99417, -74.78935
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2023)
Projected traffic661 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek 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 Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Street over N Brh of Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.