US Bridges

CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline

Fair

Burlington County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI North of Int. 5 · Structure no. M044360

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
211 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,841
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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 33,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,292 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 541
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location0.3 MI North of Int. 5
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyBurlington County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.02922, -74.81936
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,841 (2024)
Projected traffic41,292 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$226,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 33,841 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns CR 541 over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.