US Bridges

CR 542 over Nescochague Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.07 MI W of CR 623 · Structure no. 01M0019

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,558
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 542 over Nescochague Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 542 over Nescochague Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3,558 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,270 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 542
CrossesNescochague Creek
Location0.07 MI W of CR 623
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63942, -74.66235
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,558 (2023)
Projected traffic4,270 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 542 over Nescochague Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 542 over Nescochague 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 542 over Nescochague Creek carry?

About 3,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 542 over Nescochague Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 542 over Nescochague Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.