Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544
FairGloucester County, New Jersey · 0.41 MI N of Nj Rt 41 · Structure no. 0804151
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 55,737
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 55,737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,884 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544 built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544 carry?
About 55,737 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Nj 42 SB over Clements Br RD Rt 544?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.