US Bridges

Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 8 MI E of US30&206 JCT · Structure no. 3485150

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesBatsto Fire Lane
CrossesMullica River
Location8 MI E of US30&206 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.65924, -74.65859
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2023)
Projected traffic22 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$827,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Batsto Fire Lane over Mullica River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.