US Bridges

Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.5 Miles West of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0610157

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55 in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 12,121 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,791 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 56 (landis Ave)
CrossesNj 55
Location1.5 Miles West of Nj 47
RouteState Highway 56
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.48819, -75.07094
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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,121 (2023)
Projected traffic14,791 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 56 (landis Ave) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55 carry?

About 12,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 56 (landis Ave) over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.