US Bridges

CR 544 over Barton Run

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.75 MI E of Nj 73 · Structure no. 03C5119

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,752
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 544 over Barton Run is a concrete culvert carrying CR 544 over Barton Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,752 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,441 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 544
CrossesBarton Run
Location1.75 MI E of Nj 73
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.86634, -74.89215
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,752 (2023)
Projected traffic20,441 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 544 over Barton Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 544 over Barton Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 544 over Barton Run carry?

About 16,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 544 over Barton Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns CR 544 over Barton Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.