US Bridges

Cooks Corner over South Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 2.7 Miles North of Range · Structure no. AFNJHEKP09128

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Cooks Corner over South Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooks Corner over South Run Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCooks Corner
CrossesSouth Run Creek
Location2.7 Miles North of Range
Coordinates40.02737, -74.55992
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic150 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$53,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooks Corner over South Run Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooks Corner over South Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Cooks Corner over South Run Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cooks Corner over South Run Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cooks Corner over South Run Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.