US Bridges

Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.87 Miles N. of US 40 · Structure no. 0828170

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,354 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 553 (buck Rd)
CrossesNj 55
Location3.87 Miles N. of US 40
RouteCounty Highway 553
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.65111, -75.12286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,673 (2021)
Projected traffic9,354 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 553 (buck Rd) over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55 carry?

About 7,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 553 (buck Rd) over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.