US Bridges

Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.14 Mile N of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0832163

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82,216
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek 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 82,216 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,773 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 55
CrossesAlmonesson Creek
Location1.14 Mile N of Nj 47
RouteState Highway 55
Coordinates39.80797, -75.10458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82,216 (2023)
Projected traffic119,773 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek built?

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

What condition is Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek carry?

About 82,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Nj 55 over Almonesson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.