US Bridges

East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1 Mile South of Wrightsto · Structure no. AFNJPTFL00001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Arnold Avenue
CrossesSouth Run Creek
Location1 Mile South of Wrightsto
Coordinates40.02775, -74.57728
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$40,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Arnold Avenue over South Run 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 East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns East Arnold Avenue over South Run Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.