US Bridges

Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T.

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.25 M N of CR622&NJ55JCT · Structure no. 0610159

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,038
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T. in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 25,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,551 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 SB
CrossesConrail-Vineland R.T.
Location0.25 M N of CR622&NJ55JCT
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.49179, -75.07084
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,038 (2023)
Projected traffic30,551 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T. carry?

About 25,038 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 SB over Conrail-Vineland R.T.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.