US Bridges

Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run

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Salem County, New Jersey · 2.1 MI SE US 40 in Elmer · Structure no. 1701227

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,296
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,296 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElmer-Palantine RD
CrossesPalantine Br. Muddy Run
Location2.1 MI SE US 40 in Elmer
RouteCity Street 0
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.55712, -75.17431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,296 (2023)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run carry?

About 1,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Elmer-Palantine RD over Palantine Br. Muddy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.