US Bridges

Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.1 MI E Int CR540 & NJ45 · Structure no. 1700527

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
561
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSwedes Bridge Road
CrossesSwedes Run
Location3.1 MI E Int CR540 & NJ45
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.59628, -75.3759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2023)
Projected traffic685 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes 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 2023.

How much traffic does Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Swedes Bridge Road over Swedes Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.