US Bridges

Nj 50 over Watering Race Brook

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.30 Mi. S. of US 322 · Structure no. 0112152

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1926
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,019
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 50 over Watering Race Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 50 over Watering Race Brook in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1926, so it is 125 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 13,019 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,886 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 50
CrossesWatering Race Brook
Location0.30 Mi. S. of US 322
RouteState Highway 50
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.47274, -74.71531
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,019 (2023)
Projected traffic15,886 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50 over Watering Race Brook built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1926.

What condition is Nj 50 over Watering Race Brook 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 50 over Watering Race Brook carry?

About 13,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 50 over Watering Race Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 50 over Watering Race Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.