US Bridges

Deptford Center RD over Nj 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.64 Miles South of Rt 42 · Structure no. 0832150

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,912
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deptford Center RD over Nj 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deptford Center RD over Nj 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,912 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,895 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDeptford Center RD
CrossesNj 55
Location1.64 Miles South of Rt 42
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.82818, -75.10485
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,912 (2023)
Projected traffic17,895 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Deptford Center RD over Nj 55 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deptford Center RD over Nj 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Deptford Center RD over Nj 55 carry?

About 14,912 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Deptford Center RD over Nj 55?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Deptford Center RD over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.