US Bridges

Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · At Nj 55 Exit 24 · Structure no. 0609156

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,995
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49 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 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 14,995 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,298 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj Route 55 SB
CrossesNj Route 49
LocationAt Nj 55 Exit 24
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.39283, -75.01101
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,995 (2024)
Projected traffic18,298 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49 carry?

About 14,995 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nj Route 55 SB over Nj Route 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.