Main Street over Salem Creek
FairSalem County, New Jersey · .4 MI South of US 40 · Structure no. 1700438
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 961
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,173 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street over Salem Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Main Street over Salem Creek carry?
About 961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Salem Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.