US Bridges

County Rt 543 over Swede Run

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 3.5 MI North of Nj Rt 73 · Structure no. 3000007

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,596
2006 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

County Rt 543 over Swede Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Rt 543 over Swede Run in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 91 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,596 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,100 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Rt 543
CrossesSwede Run
Location3.5 MI North of Nj Rt 73
RouteCounty Highway 543
Coordinates40.02978, -74.97788
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,596 (2006)
Projected traffic50,100 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rt 543 over Swede Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is County Rt 543 over Swede Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Rt 543 over Swede Run carry?

About 9,596 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Rt 543 over Swede Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns County Rt 543 over Swede Run?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.