US Bridges

Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.4 MI North of Nj 49 · Structure no. 1704150

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,852 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 45 (market St)
CrossesFenwick Creek
Location0.4 MI North of Nj 49
RouteState Highway 45
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.57764, -75.46458
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,533 (2023)
Projected traffic12,852 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek carry?

About 10,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 45 (market St) over Fenwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.