US Bridges

County Route 624 over Nj Route 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1 M.North of Nj 55 EX-50 · Structure no. 0828188

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 624 over Nj Route 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 624 over Nj Route 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 5,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,095 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Route 624
CrossesNj Route 55
Location1 M.North of Nj 55 EX-50
RouteCounty Highway 624
Coordinates39.73396, -75.14995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,080 (2023)
Projected traffic6,095 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 County Route 624 over Nj Route 55 built?

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

What condition is County Route 624 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 624 over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 5,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Route 624 over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 624 over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.