US Bridges

CR 581 over Salem Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 1.1 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 1701161

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,265
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 581 over Salem Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 581 over Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,543 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 581
CrossesSalem Creek
Location1.1 Mile South of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 581
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.62164, -75.26831
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2023)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 581 over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 581 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 CR 581 over Salem Creek carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 581 over Salem Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 581 over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.