US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.2 Miles S of Nj 49 · Structure no. 0609153

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,625
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1968, 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 5,625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,864 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesW&w RR and Gorton Road
Location1.2 Miles S of Nj 49
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.37436, -75.00783
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,625 (2023)
Projected traffic6,864 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road carry?

About 5,625 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over W&w RR and Gorton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.