US Bridges

Woodbury RD-CO.553 over Nj 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · At NJ-55 EXIT-53 · Structure no. 0832155

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,326
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodbury RD-CO.553 over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodbury RD-CO.553 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 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 26,326 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,122 by 2043. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWoodbury RD-CO.553
CrossesNj 55
LocationAt NJ-55 EXIT-53
RouteCounty Highway 553
Coordinates39.7567, -75.13062
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,326 (2023)
Projected traffic32,122 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Woodbury RD-CO.553 over Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Woodbury RD-CO.553 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Woodbury RD-CO.553 over Nj 55 carry?

About 26,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodbury RD-CO.553 over Nj 55?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Woodbury RD-CO.553 over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.