Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake
GoodSalem County, New Jersey · 2.17 MI W of Nj 55 JCT · Structure no. 1716150
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,781
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake in Salem County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,781 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,595 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake carry?
About 12,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake?
The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 56 over Rainbow Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.