US Bridges

Batsto Road over Batsto River

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 7.4 MI E of US30&206 JCT · Structure no. 3485165

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Batsto Road over Batsto River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Batsto Road over Batsto River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBatsto Road
CrossesBatsto River
Location7.4 MI E of US30&206 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.64343, -74.65033
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2023)
Projected traffic47 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Batsto Road over Batsto River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Batsto Road 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 Batsto Road over Batsto River carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Batsto Road over Batsto River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Batsto Road over Batsto River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.