US Bridges

Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Jct. CR 626 · Structure no. 0808151

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,089
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 15,089 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,107 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 45
CrossesEdwards Run
Location0.5 MI N of Jct. CR 626
RouteState Highway 45
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.7722, -75.19294
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,089 (2024)
Projected traffic18,107 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$219,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 45 over Edwards 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run carry?

About 15,089 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 45 over Edwards Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.