US Bridges

Nj 55 SB over Weymouth RD (cr 690)

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.86 M.N.Of Nj 55 EXIT-35 · Structure no. 0610170

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,568
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 SB over Weymouth RD (cr 690) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB 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 22,568 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,425 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 SB
CrossesWeymouth RD (cr 690)
Location1.86 M.N.Of Nj 55 EXIT-35
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.54768, -75.05914
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic22,568 (2022)
Projected traffic32,425 by 2042
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 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 Weymouth RD (cr 690) built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 SB 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 55 SB over Weymouth RD (cr 690) carry?

About 22,568 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 SB 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 Nj 55 SB over Weymouth RD (cr 690)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.