Nj Route 56 over Maurice River
GoodSalem County, New Jersey · 0.22 MI West of Nj Rt 55 · Structure no. 1716151
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,351
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj Route 56 over Maurice River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj Route 56 over Maurice River 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 12,351 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,071 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj Route 56 over Maurice River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj Route 56 over Maurice River 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 Route 56 over Maurice River carry?
About 12,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj Route 56 over Maurice River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Nj Route 56 over Maurice River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.