US Bridges

Royal Avenue over Nj 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.58 MI South of Exit 43 · Structure no. 0828158

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Avenue over Nj 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Avenue over Nj 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,961 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Avenue
CrossesNj 55
Location1.58 MI South of Exit 43
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.61547, -75.0848
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2023)
Projected traffic1,961 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Royal Avenue over Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Royal Avenue over Nj 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Avenue over Nj 55 carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Royal Avenue over Nj 55?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Avenue over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.