Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek
GoodGloucester County, New Jersey · 2.05 MI South of Exit 56 · Structure no. 0832157
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 285 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,563
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 29,563 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,476 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek carry?
About 29,563 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 55 SB over Mantua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.