C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek
PoorBurlington County, New Jersey · 0.08 M. W. of C.R. 651 · Structure no. 03F8300
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,449
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 2,449 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,988 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek carry?
About 2,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns C.R. 542 over W.Br. Bull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.