US Bridges

Nj 49 over Alloway Creek

Good

Salem County, New Jersey · 3.4MI SE of NJ49&NJ45 JCT · Structure no. 1708151

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 49 over Alloway Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nj 49 over Alloway Creek in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,723 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,204 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 49
CrossesAlloway Creek
Location3.4MI SE of NJ49&NJ45 JCT
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.54862, -75.41452
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,723 (2023)
Projected traffic8,204 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 SystemYes

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 49 over Alloway Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 49 over Alloway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 49 over Alloway Creek carry?

About 6,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 49 over Alloway Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 49 over Alloway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.