US Bridges

Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.25 MI N of Rt 70 JCT · Structure no. 3481156

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhites Bog Road
CrossesPole Bridge Branch Canal
Location0.25 MI N of Rt 70 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.95131, -74.49486
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2023)
Projected traffic23 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$572,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Bog Road over Pole Bridge Branch Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.