NJ ROUTE 55 SB
Carrying NJ ROUTE 55 SB over PARVINS BR. MAURICE RIV.
0.58 MI N OF CR 552 JCT, Cumberland, New Jersey
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NJ ROUTE 55 SB
The NJ ROUTE 55 SB bridge in Cumberland, New Jersey carries NJ ROUTE 55 SB over PARVINS BR. MAURICE RIV.. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,393 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of New Jersey bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NJ ROUTE 55 SB compares
Live comparison across New Jersey.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.6 m (48 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,393 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0610152
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NJ ROUTE 55 SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NJ ROUTE 55 SB against other structures in Cumberland and across New Jersey. New Jersey bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NJ ROUTE 55 SB?
NJ ROUTE 55 SB in Cumberland, New Jersey on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NJ ROUTE 55 SB inspected?
NJ ROUTE 55 SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,393 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NJ ROUTE 55 SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NJ ROUTE 55 SB?
NJ ROUTE 55 SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NJ ROUTE 55 SB?
NJ ROUTE 55 SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NJ ROUTE 55 SB and does age affect safety?
NJ ROUTE 55 SB was built in 1971, making it 55 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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