US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 3.91 Miles South of US 40 · Structure no. 0610167

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River 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 22,370 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,295 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesBranch of Maurice River
Location3.91 Miles South of US 40
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.52775, -75.06649
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,370 (2024)
Projected traffic27,295 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River 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 Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River carry?

About 22,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Branch of Maurice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.