US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek
FairSalem County, New Jersey · 2.82 MI West of Nj 48 JCT · Structure no. 1701150
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,673
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 EB over West Branch Game 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek carry?
About 6,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 EB over West Branch Game Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.