US Bridges

US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.38 MI East of CR 616 · Structure no. 1705150

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 98 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 12,286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,743 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 & Nj 45
CrossesSalem River
Location0.38 MI East of CR 616
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.64903, -75.33225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,286 (2024)
Projected traffic14,743 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River carry?

About 12,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 & Nj 45 over Salem River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.