US Bridges

Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 4.7MI NW of NJ49&NJ50 JCT · Structure no. 0161151

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,542
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,542 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2044. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTuckahoe RD CR 557
CrossesCape May Branch
Location4.7MI NW of NJ49&NJ50 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 557
Coordinates39.3547, -74.78629
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,542 (2024)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch carry?

About 2,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Tuckahoe RD CR 557 over Cape May Branch?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.