US Bridges

Nj 48 over Branch of Game Creek

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 0.85 Mile East of I-295 · Structure no. 1706151

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 48 over Branch of Game Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 48 over Branch of Game Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,494 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,704 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 48
CrossesBranch of Game Creek
Location0.85 Mile East of I-295
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates39.69897, -75.43675
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,494 (2024)
Projected traffic6,704 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 48 over Branch of Game Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 48 over Branch of Game 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 48 over Branch of Game Creek carry?

About 5,494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nj 48 over Branch of Game Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 48 over Branch of Game Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.