US Bridges

Salina Road over Nj 55

Good

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.81 Miles S. of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0832158

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
883
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salina Road over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salina Road 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 883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSalina Road
CrossesNj 55
Location1.81 Miles S. of Nj 47
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.76874, -75.11934
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic883 (2023)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Salina Road over Nj 55 built?

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

What condition is Salina Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Salina Road over Nj 55 carry?

About 883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salina Road over Nj 55?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Salina Road over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.