US 40 over Salem River
GoodSalem County, New Jersey · 1.45 MI West of Nj 45 JCT · Structure no. 1702154
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,296
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Salem River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 40 over Salem River in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,296 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,155 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 over Salem River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over Salem River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 over Salem River carry?
About 14,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Salem River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Salem River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.