US Bridges

CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 2 MI NW of Rt 47 · Structure no. 0600014

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,041
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 92 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 4,041 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,931 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR540(ALMOND Rd)
CrossesMaurice River
Location2 MI NW of Rt 47
RouteCounty Highway 540
Coordinates39.49555, -75.07643
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,041 (2024)
Projected traffic4,931 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River 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 CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River carry?

About 4,041 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR540(ALMOND Rd) over Maurice River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.