US Bridges

Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI South of Exit 5 · Structure no. M042590

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,139
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike 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 8,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,931 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRancocas Road
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location1.5 MI South of Exit 5
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.00908, -74.84017
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,139 (2022)
Projected traffic9,931 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 8,139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rancocas Road over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.