Nj 50 over South River
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI S. of US 40 · Structure no. 0111152
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,216
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 50 over South River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 50 over South River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 98 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 5 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 5,216 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,365 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 50 over South River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Nj 50 over South 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 50 over South River carry?
About 5,216 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 50 over South River?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 50 over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.