US Bridges

Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI So.Of RT55 Exit 45 · Structure no. 0828174

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 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 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 2,832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCedar Lane-Co 608
CrossesNj Route 55
Location0.5 MI So.Of RT55 Exit 45
RouteCounty Highway 608
Coordinates39.65775, -75.12597
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,832 (2024)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 55 built?

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

What condition is Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 2,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Lane-Co 608 over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.