Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek
FairCumberland County, New Jersey · 2.8 MI South of RTE 49 · Structure no. 0609151
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,906
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 9,906 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,868 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 55 NB over Menantico 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek carry?
About 9,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 55 NB over Menantico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.