US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Nj 47

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.91 Miles N of Rt 555 · Structure no. 0609164

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,005
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Nj 47 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Nj 47 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 12,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,648 by 2043. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesNj 47
Location0.91 Miles N of Rt 555
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42844, -75.03992
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,005 (2023)
Projected traffic14,648 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 NB over Nj 47 built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Nj 47 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 Nj 47 carry?

About 12,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Nj 47?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Nj 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.