US Bridges

Nj 55 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538)

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2.92 MI N.Of US 40 · Structure no. 0828161

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,832
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538) 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 17,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,596 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 55 SB
CrossesSwedesboro RD (cr 538)
Location2.92 MI N.Of US 40
RouteState Highway 55
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.6201, -75.0887
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,832 (2023)
Projected traffic25,596 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538) built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538) 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 Swedesboro RD (cr 538) carry?

About 17,832 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538)?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 55 SB over Swedesboro RD (cr 538)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.