US Bridges

Burnt House Road over Mullica River

Poor

Camden County, New Jersey · 6.8 MI NE of RT30&206 JCT · Structure no. 3485155

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Burnt House Road over Mullica River is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burnt House Road over Mullica River in Camden County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBurnt House Road
CrossesMullica River
Location6.8 MI NE of RT30&206 JCT
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.74297, -74.75718
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialOther
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burnt House Road over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Burnt House Road over Mullica River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Burnt House Road over Mullica River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Burnt House Road over Mullica River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Burnt House Road over Mullica River?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.