CR 537 over Mason Creek
PoorBurlington County, New Jersey · 0.74 MI E of CO Rt 635 · Structure no. 03C0420
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,991
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 537 over Mason Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 537 over Mason Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 16,991 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,732 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 537 over Mason Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 537 over Mason Creek 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 CR 537 over Mason Creek carry?
About 16,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CR 537 over Mason Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns CR 537 over Mason Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.