US Bridges

Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.4 Miles West of Brindle · Structure no. AFNJHEKP09122

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Swamp Road
CrossesCrosswicks Creek
Location0.4 Miles West of Brindle
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.03639, -74.53611
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Swamp Road over Crosswicks Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.