US Bridges

County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI South of Nj Rt 73 · Structure no. 3000005

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,378
2008 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 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 6,378 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,708 by 2028. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rt 543
CrossesPennsauken Creek
Location0.1 MI South of Nj Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 543
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.99407, -75.03256
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,378 (2008)
Projected traffic7,708 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek carry?

About 6,378 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 543 over Pennsauken Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.