US Bridges

Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline

Good

Burlington County, New Jersey · 1 Mile North of Exit 7 · Structure no. M054720

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline in Burlington County, New Jersey. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMile 55 U-Turn
CrossesTurnpike Mainline
Location1 Mile North of Exit 7
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.13709, -74.68416
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mile 55 U-Turn over Turnpike Mainline?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.