US Bridges

US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.26 MI West of CR 619 · Structure no. 1703152

Built
1919
106 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1919 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 106 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 14,306 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,167 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesBranch of Salem Creek
Location0.26 MI West of CR 619
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63893, -75.27636
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,306 (2024)
Projected traffic17,167 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is US 40 over Branch of 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek carry?

About 14,306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Branch of Salem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.