US Bridges

Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 12.1 MI NE of RT30&206 Jc · Structure no. 3485161

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHawkins Bridge RD
CrossesTulpehocken Creek
Location12.1 MI NE of RT30&206 Jc
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.71426, -74.56589
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.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

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$839,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Bridge RD over Tulpehocken Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.