Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run
FairSalem County, New Jersey · 4.1 Miles South of US 40 · Structure no. 1701241
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 699
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run is a concrete slab carrying Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 79 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 853 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Sheep Pen Road 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 Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run carry?
About 699 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sheep Pen Road over Muddy Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.