US Bridges

Route 55 S.B. over Leonard Cake Road

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.0 MI S of Rt 55 Exit 43 · Structure no. 0828152

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,322
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 55 S.B. over Leonard Cake Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 55 S.B. 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 20,322 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,796 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 55 S.B.
CrossesLeonard Cake Road
Location3.0 MI S of Rt 55 Exit 43
RouteState Highway 55
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.59741, -75.07434
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 inspectionMay 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 length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,322 (2023)
Projected traffic24,796 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 55 S.B. over Leonard Cake Road built?

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

What condition is Route 55 S.B. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 55 S.B. over Leonard Cake Road carry?

About 20,322 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 55 S.B. over Leonard Cake Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route 55 S.B. over Leonard Cake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.