US Bridges

Main St. CR 553ALT over Nj 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 2 MI N.Of RT322/RT55 Junc · Structure no. 0828191

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main St. CR 553ALT over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main St. CR 553ALT 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain St. CR 553ALT
CrossesNj 55
Location2 MI N.Of RT322/RT55 Junc
RouteCounty Highway 553A
Coordinates39.74569, -75.14364
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2024)
Projected traffic921 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 Main St. CR 553ALT over Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Main St. CR 553ALT 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Main St. CR 553ALT over Nj 55 carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Main St. CR 553ALT over Nj 55?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Main St. CR 553ALT over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.