US Bridges

Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.9MI NE of I295&US130 Jc · Structure no. 0350162

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,443
2023 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary is a masonry arch - deck carrying Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5,443 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,641 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarnswrth Av CR545
CrossesRobinsville Secondary
Location0.9MI NE of I295&US130 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.14781, -74.71299
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,443 (2023)
Projected traffic6,641 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary carry?

About 5,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Farnswrth Av CR545 over Robinsville Secondary?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the State Highway Agency.