US Bridges

Nj 47 over Dennis Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.2 MI N of Nj 83 & Nj 47 · Structure no. 0508150

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,794
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 47 over Dennis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 47 over Dennis Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17,794 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,653 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 47
CrossesDennis Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Nj 83 & Nj 47
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.18328, -74.81997
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,794 (2023)
Projected traffic21,653 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 47 over Dennis Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 47 over Dennis 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 47 over Dennis Creek carry?

About 17,794 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 47 over Dennis Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 47 over Dennis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.