US Bridges

Clements Bridge RD over Nj 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.39 MI South JCT 42 & 55 · Structure no. 0832151

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
379 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clements Bridge RD over Nj 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clements Bridge 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 20,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,566 by 2044. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClements Bridge RD
CrossesNj 55
Location1.39 MI South JCT 42 & 55
RouteCounty Highway 544
Coordinates39.83161, -75.10455
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,952 (2024)
Projected traffic25,566 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clements Bridge RD over Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Clements Bridge 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Clements Bridge RD over Nj 55 carry?

About 20,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clements Bridge RD over Nj 55?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Clements Bridge RD over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.