US Bridges

Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613)

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.66 Mile N. of U.S Rt 40 · Structure no. 0828156

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,049
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613) 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 23,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,124 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNj 55 NB
CrossesPorch-Frank RD (CO.613)
Location1.66 Mile N. of U.S Rt 40
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.60379, -75.07977
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,049 (2024)
Projected traffic28,124 by 2044
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 Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613) built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613) carry?

About 23,049 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613)?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 NB over Porch-Frank RD (CO.613)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.