US Bridges

CR 540 over Mannington Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.3 MI North of Nj 45 · Structure no. 1700505

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,044
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 540 over Mannington Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 540 over Mannington Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,375 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 540
CrossesMannington Creek
Location1.3 MI North of Nj 45
RouteCounty Highway 540
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.61389, -75.4425
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,044 (2023)
Projected traffic7,375 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 540 over Mannington Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 540 over Mannington 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 CR 540 over Mannington Creek carry?

About 6,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 540 over Mannington Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 540 over Mannington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.