US Bridges

Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.56MI N of US322/55 Int. · Structure no. 0828189

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 32,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,475 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute Nj 55 NB
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location1.56MI N of US322/55 Int.
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.74084, -75.14804
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,062 (2024)
Projected traffic38,475 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 32,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 55 NB over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.