US Bridges

Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream

FairPosted for load

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.16 MI S of Pepper RD · Structure no. AFNJHEKP09812

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesHartshorne Mill Stream
Location0.16 MI S of Pepper RD
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.9796, -74.52532
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic240 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$75,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream 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 Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over Hartshorne Mill Stream?

It is owned by the Air Force.