US Bridges

Slab Town Road over Salem Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1M South US 40 · Structure no. 1701149

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slab Town Road over Salem Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Slab Town Road over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSlab Town Road
CrossesSalem Creek
Location1M South US 40
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.61911, -75.26416
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2023)
Projected traffic342 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 Slab Town Road over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slab Town Road 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 Slab Town Road over Salem Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Slab Town Road over Salem Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Slab Town Road over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.