US Bridges

Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.5M West of RTE 55 · Structure no. 0600049

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,905
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 6 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 13,905 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,967 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSherman Av. CR552
CrossesLebanon Br of Mill Creek
Location1.5M West of RTE 55
RouteCounty Highway 552
Coordinates39.43807, -75.10765
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,905 (2024)
Projected traffic16,967 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek carry?

About 13,905 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Av. CR552 over Lebanon Br of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.