US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540)

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of RT56&55 JCT · Structure no. 0610160

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540) 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 19,630 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,730 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesAlmond Road(co Rt 540)
Location0.5 MI N of RT56&55 JCT
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.49548, -75.07002
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,630 (2024)
Projected traffic24,730 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540) built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540) carry?

About 19,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540)?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Almond Road(co Rt 540)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.