US Bridges

Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 3.9 MI W of Nj 49-50 JCT · Structure no. 0110150

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,771
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River is a concrete culvert carrying Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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 7,771 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,482 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 49-DELSEA Drive
CrossesTuckahoe River
Location3.9 MI W of Nj 49-50 JCT
RouteState Highway 49
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.30708, -74.82049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,771 (2023)
Projected traffic9,482 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River carry?

About 7,771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Tuckahoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.