US Bridges

Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook

Poor

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1.11MI NE CR537&670 JCT · Structure no. 03E3110

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,777
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 8,777 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,532 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonmouth RD CR 537
CrossesAnnaricken Brook
Location1.11MI NE CR537&670 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 537
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.0473, -74.67474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,777 (2023)
Projected traffic10,532 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$43,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook 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 Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook carry?

About 8,777 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Monmouth RD CR 537 over Annaricken Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.