US Bridges

Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2.14 Mi. N. of Nj 55 · Structure no. 0804I03

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,936
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 12,936 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,523 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWdbury-Glassb Rd.
CrossesMonongahela Brook
Location2.14 Mi. N. of Nj 55
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.78657, -75.13993
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,936 (2024)
Projected traffic15,523 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook carry?

About 12,936 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Wdbury-Glassb Rd. over Monongahela Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.