US Bridges

Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 13.5 MI NE of RT30&206 Jc · Structure no. 3485162

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSorrow House Road
CrossesSkit Branch
Location13.5 MI NE of RT30&206 Jc
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.78625, -74.62409
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2023)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$402,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch 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 Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Sorrow House Road over Skit Branch?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.