US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.1 MI N of Nj 55 Exit 39 · Structure no. 0828151

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,405 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesLeonard Cake Road
Location1.1 MI N of Nj 55 Exit 39
RouteState Highway 55
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.59724, -75.07384
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,001 (2023)
Projected traffic24,405 by 2043
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 NB over Leonard Cake Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road carry?

About 20,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Leonard Cake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.