US Bridges

Ellis Ml RD CR 641 over Nj Route 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.91 Mile North of CR 619 · Structure no. 0828185

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Ml RD CR 641 over Nj Route 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Ml RD CR 641 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 9,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,519 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEllis Ml RD CR 641
CrossesNj Route 55
Location1.91 Mile North of CR 619
RouteCounty Highway 641
Coordinates39.69665, -75.14635
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,440 (2024)
Projected traffic11,519 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
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 Ellis Ml RD CR 641 over Nj Route 55 built?

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

What condition is Ellis Ml RD CR 641 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis Ml RD CR 641 over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 9,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Ml RD CR 641 over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Ml RD CR 641 over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.