US Bridges

CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.7 Miles W of Ste HWY 77 · Structure no. 0600047

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,515
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 2,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,069 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR540(DEERFIELD R)
CrossesCohansey River
Location1.7 Miles W of Ste HWY 77
RouteCounty Highway 540
Coordinates39.51667, -75.2671
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,515 (2024)
Projected traffic3,069 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(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River carry?

About 2,515 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns CR540(DEERFIELD R) over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.