US 130 SOUTHBOUND
Carrying US 130 SOUTHBOUND over ASSISCUNK CREEK
0.5 MI N OF RT541, Burlington, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 130 SOUTHBOUND
The US 130 SOUTHBOUND bridge in Burlington, New Jersey carries US 130 SOUTHBOUND over ASSISCUNK CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2006, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,822 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 73.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US 130 SOUTHBOUND compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 2006
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 23,822 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0317152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
US 130 SOUTHBOUND is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US 130 SOUTHBOUND against other structures in Burlington and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US 130 SOUTHBOUND?
US 130 SOUTHBOUND in Burlington, New Jersey has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 130 SOUTHBOUND inspected?
US 130 SOUTHBOUND's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 23,822 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 130 SOUTHBOUND is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 130 SOUTHBOUND?
US 130 SOUTHBOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 73.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 130 SOUTHBOUND?
US 130 SOUTHBOUND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 130 SOUTHBOUND and does age affect safety?
US 130 SOUTHBOUND was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 2006.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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