US Bridges

Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch

Fair

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.7 MI North of US 40 JCT · Structure no. 1705151

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,645
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 102 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 7,645 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,328 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 45
CrossesConrail (wj & Ss) Branch
Location0.7 MI North of US 40 JCT
RouteState Highway 45
CountySalem County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.65961, -75.32339
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,645 (2022)
Projected traffic9,328 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch 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 Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch carry?

About 7,645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 45 over Conrail (wj & Ss) Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.