US Bridges

Nj 55 SB over Nj 47

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.91 Miles N of Rt 555 · Structure no. 0609165

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
13,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 SB over Nj 47 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB 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 13,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,523 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 SB
CrossesNj 47
Location0.91 Miles N of Rt 555
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.428, -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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 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 span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,541 (2023)
Projected traffic16,523 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 SB over Nj 47 built?

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

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

About 13,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 SB over Nj 47?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 SB over Nj 47?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.