US Bridges

Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 2.4 Mi. West of Rt Nj 77 · Structure no. 0604150

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,599
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run is a concrete culvert carrying Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 9,599 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,517 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 49
CrossesBarrett Run
Location2.4 Mi. West of Rt Nj 77
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.44667, -75.275
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,599 (2023)
Projected traffic11,517 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run carry?

About 9,599 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 49 over Barrett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.