Forty Wire RD over South River
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.68 MI W. of RT40 · Structure no. 01W0001
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,324
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forty Wire RD over South River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Forty Wire RD over South River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 4,324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,189 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forty Wire RD over South River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forty Wire RD over South River 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Forty Wire RD over South River carry?
About 4,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Forty Wire RD over South River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Forty Wire RD over South River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.