US Bridges

Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 3 MI South of Exit 5 · Structure no. M040960

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
722 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,560
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 77,560 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,290 by 2044. The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Turnpike
CrossesRancocas Creek
Location3 MI South of Exit 5
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.99667, -74.86167
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length722 ft (220.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,560 (2024)
Projected traffic102,290 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Nj Turnpike over Rancocas 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek carry?

About 77,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek?

The structure is 722 ft (220.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Turnpike over Rancocas Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.