US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek
PoorSalem County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI East of Njtpk · Structure no. 1701151
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,566
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,566 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,879 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek carry?
About 6,566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Westbound over West Branch Game Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.