US Bridges

Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.55 M. West of Rt. 47 · Structure no. 0828165

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,717
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Mill Road over Rt. 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 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 1,717 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Mill Road
CrossesRt. Nj 55
Location0.55 M. West of Rt. 47
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.63619, -75.09664
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,717 (2023)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$251,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55 carry?

About 1,717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Little Mill Road over Rt. Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.