US Bridges

Nj 55 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.94 MI North of Nj 49 · Structure no. 0609160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,678
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552 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 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,809 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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 SB
CrossesMays Landing Rd-Rt 552
Location1.94 MI North of Nj 49
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.40534, -75.01534
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 inspectionMarch 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
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2023)
Projected traffic11,809 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552 built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552 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 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552 carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 SB over Mays Landing Rd-Rt 552?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.