US Bridges

Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2.84 MI South of Rt US 9 · Structure no. 0506150

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
509 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,048
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound is a steel movable - bascule carrying Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 18,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,022 by 2043. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 47-WILDWOODBLVD
CrossesGrassy Sound
Location2.84 MI South of Rt US 9
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates38.99078, -74.83275
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,048 (2023)
Projected traffic22,022 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound carry?

About 18,048 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 47-WILDWOODBLVD over Grassy Sound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.