US Route 40 over Elmer Lake
GoodSalem County, New Jersey · 5.25 MI W of Rt 55 JCT · Structure no. 1703156
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,209
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Elmer Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US Route 40 over Elmer Lake in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 12,209 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,651 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 40 over Elmer Lake built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 40 over Elmer Lake 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 Route 40 over Elmer Lake carry?
About 12,209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Elmer Lake?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Elmer Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.