US Bridges

Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690)

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.87 MI N of Nj 55 Ext 35 · Structure no. 0610169

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690) 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 22,790 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,368 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 55 NB
CrossesWeymouth RD (CR.690)
Location1.87 MI N of Nj 55 Ext 35
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.54738, -75.05874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,790 (2024)
Projected traffic27,368 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690) built?

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

What condition is Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690) carry?

About 22,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Route 55 NB over Weymouth RD (CR.690)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.