US Bridges

Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.53 MI E. of CR 553 · Structure no. 0828193

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,055 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,388 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTylers Mill Road
CrossesNj Route 55
Location0.53 MI E. of CR 553
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75179, -75.13844
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,055 (2023)
Projected traffic7,388 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tylers Mill Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 6,055 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tylers Mill Road over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.