US Bridges

US 40 over Still Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.6 MI West of Nj 55 · Structure no. 0801150

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,179
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Still Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Still Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 13,179 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,815 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesStill Run
Location0.6 MI West of Nj 55
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.58546, -75.0817
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,179 (2023)
Projected traffic15,815 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 US 40 over Still Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Still 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Still Run carry?

About 13,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Still Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Still Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.