US Bridges

Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.10 MI E. of CR 623 · Structure no. 03F8270

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,470
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River is a wood or timber slab carrying Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesHammonton RD CR542
CrossesMullica River
Location0.10 MI E. of CR 623
RouteCounty Highway 542
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.64029, -74.65948
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2023)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica 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 Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hammonton RD CR542 over Mullica River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.