US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing Road

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.35 MI S of Exit 26 · Structure no. 0609159

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing 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 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 8,376 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 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 55 NB
CrossesMays Landing Road
Location1.35 MI S of Exit 26
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.40569, -75.01533
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,376 (2023)
Projected traffic10,252 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing Road built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing Road carry?

About 8,376 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Mays Landing Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.