US Bridges

C.R. 542 over Batsto River

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.25 M W of Tylertown RD · Structure no. 03F8240

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,392
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 542 over Batsto River is a wood or timber slab carrying C.R. 542 over Batsto River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,139 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 542
CrossesBatsto River
Location0.25 M W of Tylertown RD
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.64203, -74.65003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,392 (2023)
Projected traffic4,139 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 C.R. 542 over Batsto River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 542 over Batsto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 542 over Batsto River carry?

About 3,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 542 over Batsto River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 542 over Batsto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.