US Bridges

Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.5 Miles N of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0832164

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55 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 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 6,121 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,345 by 2043. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGood Intent RD-534
CrossesNj 55
Location1.5 Miles N of Nj 47
RouteCounty Highway 534
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.81316, -75.10558
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,121 (2023)
Projected traffic7,345 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55 carry?

About 6,121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Good Intent RD-534 over Nj 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.