US Bridges

County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI North of Nj Rt 73 · Structure no. 03A3300

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,255
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,255 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,513 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 543
CrossesPompeston Creek
Location1.7 MI North of Nj Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.01167, -75.00833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,255 (2024)
Projected traffic12,513 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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$1.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek carry?

About 10,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 543 over Pompeston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.