US Bridges

Hancock Lane over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI North of Exit 5 · Structure no. M044750

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
723
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hancock Lane over Nj Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hancock Lane 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 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 723 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 883 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock Lane
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location0.75 MI North of Exit 5
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.03358, -74.81406
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic723 (2022)
Projected traffic883 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hancock Lane over Nj Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Hancock Lane 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 Hancock Lane over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 723 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Lane over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Lane over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.