Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River
PoorBurlington County, New Jersey · 0.08 MI W of CR 653 · Structure no. 03H8001
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 401 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,384
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River is a steel movable - bascule carrying Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 97 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 2,384 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2043. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River 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 Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River carry?
About 2,384 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River?
The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Hammonton RD CR542 over Wading River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.