US Bridges

Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 7.8 MI NE of RT30&206 JCT · Structure no. 3485163

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River is a steel truss - thru carrying Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesQuaker Bridge RD
CrossesBatsto River
Location7.8 MI NE of RT30&206 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7097, -74.66647
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2023)
Projected traffic53 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$772,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto 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 Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Quaker Bridge RD over Batsto River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.