US Bridges

Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613)

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.66 Mile No. of US 40 · Structure no. 0828157

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613) 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 24,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,372 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 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 SB
CrossesDELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613)
Location1.66 Mile No. of US 40
RouteState Highway 55
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.60353, -75.07975
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,071 (2023)
Projected traffic29,372 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613) built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613) carry?

About 24,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 SB over DELSEA-PORCHTWNRD(CR613)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.