US Bridges

Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55

Poor

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.90 M E of Nj 55&47 JCT · Structure no. 0609161

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,180 by 2043. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 555-SOUTHMAINRD
CrossesNj 55
Location0.90 M E of Nj 55&47 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 555
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42289, -75.02522
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,440 (2023)
Projected traffic15,180 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$7.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55 carry?

About 12,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 555-SOUTHMAINRD over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.