Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (rt 540)
FairCumberland County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of Nj 56 · Structure no. 0610161
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,034
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (rt 540) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (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 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 22,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,886 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (rt 540) built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (rt 540) carry?
About 22,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (rt 540)?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 55 SB over Almond Road (rt 540)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.