Nj 55 SB over Menantico Creek
FairCumberland County, New Jersey · 2.8 MI South of RTE 49 · Structure no. 0609152
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,583
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 55 SB over Menantico Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 55 SB over Menantico Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,583 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,134 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 55 SB over Menantico Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Nj 55 SB 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 SB over Menantico Creek carry?
About 11,583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 55 SB 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 SB over Menantico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.