US Bridges

Sheppard Bridge Ro over South Run Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile Southeast of Eas · Structure no. AFNJPTFL08701

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Sheppard Bridge Ro over South Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Sheppard Bridge Ro 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2037. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSheppard Bridge Ro
CrossesSouth Run Creek
Location0.1 Mile Southeast of Eas
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.02823, -74.57593
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$90,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheppard Bridge Ro over South Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Sheppard Bridge Ro 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 Sheppard Bridge Ro over South Run Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Sheppard Bridge Ro over South Run Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Sheppard Bridge Ro over South Run Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.