Nj 55 SB over Chestnut Branch
GoodGloucester County, New Jersey · 1.56MI N of US322/55 Int. · Structure no. 0828190
- 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
Nj 55 SB over Chestnut Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 55 SB 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 38,748 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 55 SB over Chestnut Branch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 55 SB 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 Nj 55 SB over Chestnut Branch carry?
About 32,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj 55 SB 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 Nj 55 SB over Chestnut Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.