US Bridges

U.S. 322 over Nj Route 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 5.9 MI South of Nj 47 JCT · Structure no. 0828186

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 322 over Nj Route 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 322 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 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 24,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,980 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 322
CrossesNj Route 55
Location5.9 MI South of Nj 47 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 322
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.71924, -75.15485
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,570 (2023)
Projected traffic29,980 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 U.S. 322 over Nj Route 55 built?

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

What condition is U.S. 322 over Nj Route 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 322 over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 24,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 322 over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 322 over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.