Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers Brook
PoorBurlington County, New Jersey · 1.31 MI E of US 206 · Structure no. 03E3330
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,244
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers Brook is a concrete arch - deck carrying Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers Brook in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 113 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 8,244 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,893 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers Brook built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers 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 Barkers Brook carry?
About 8,244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers Brook?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Monmouth RD CR 537 over Barkers Brook?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.