US Bridges

Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.73MILE North of U.S 322 · Structure no. 0828187

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
538 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,334
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,334 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,119 by 2043. The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLambs RD(CO.635)
CrossesNj 55
Location0.73MILE North of U.S 322
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates39.7303, -75.15149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length538 ft (164 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,334 (2023)
Projected traffic6,119 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55 carry?

About 4,334 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55?

The structure is 538 ft (164 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Lambs RD(CO.635) over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.