US Bridges

Almonesson Road over Nj Route 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.3 MI North of CR 544 · Structure no. 0832152

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almonesson Road over Nj Route 55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almonesson Road over Nj Route 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 13,610 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,606 by 2044. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmonesson Road
CrossesNj Route 55
Location0.3 MI North of CR 544
RouteCounty Highway 621
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83642, -75.10159
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,610 (2024)
Projected traffic16,606 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Almonesson Road over Nj Route 55 built?

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

What condition is Almonesson Road over Nj Route 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 Almonesson Road over Nj Route 55 carry?

About 13,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Almonesson Road over Nj Route 55?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Almonesson Road over Nj Route 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.