US Bridges

Sherman Avenue over Nj 55

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.9 MI NW of RT55&47 JCT · Structure no. 0610150

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Avenue over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Avenue over Nj 55 in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,296 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Avenue
CrossesNj 55
Location1.9 MI NW of RT55&47 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 552
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.44768, -75.06438
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,830 (2024)
Projected traffic26,296 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman Avenue over Nj 55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Avenue over Nj 55 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Avenue over Nj 55 carry?

About 15,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Avenue over Nj 55?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Avenue over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.