US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 1.04 Mile South of US 40 · Structure no. 0610171

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,551 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesScotland Run
Location1.04 Mile South of US 40
RouteState Highway 55
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.56803, -75.06196
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,121 (2022)
Projected traffic24,551 by 2042
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 Scotland Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run 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 Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run carry?

About 20,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Scotland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.