Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek
FairCape May County, New Jersey · 8.43 Miles North of US 9 · Structure no. 0507152
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,084
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,084 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,735 by 2044. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek carry?
About 6,084 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Route Nj 47 over Bidwells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.