US Bridges

CR 540 over Alloways Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI N of CR 581 · Structure no. 1701028

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,787
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 540 over Alloways Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 540 over Alloways Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 2,787 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,401 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 540
CrossesAlloways Creek
Location0.75 MI N of CR 581
RouteCounty Highway 540
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.56444, -75.36417
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,787 (2023)
Projected traffic3,401 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 540 over Alloways Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 540 over Alloways 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 540 over Alloways Creek carry?

About 2,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 540 over Alloways Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 540 over Alloways Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.