US Bridges

CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 2.1 Mi. E. of CR 677 · Structure no. 1701235

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,861
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,491 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 540 & 553
CrossesMuddy Run
Location2.1 Mi. E. of CR 677
RouteCounty Highway 540
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.52467, -75.1697
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,861 (2023)
Projected traffic3,491 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run carry?

About 2,861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 540 & 553 over Muddy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.