US Bridges

US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 10 Mi.South of Rt 322 · Structure no. 0828150

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway in Gloucester 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 13,042 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,914 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesNj 55 Freeway
Location10 Mi.South of Rt 322
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.58115, -75.07263
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,042 (2023)
Projected traffic15,914 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$376,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway built?

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

What condition is US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway carry?

About 13,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Nj 55 Freeway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.