US Bridges

Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.93 MI North of Nj 83 · Structure no. 0508151

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,448
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 14,448 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,629 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 47 (delsea Dr)
CrossesBranch of Dennis Creek
Location0.93 MI North of Nj 83
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.19257, -74.82496
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
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,448 (2023)
Projected traffic17,629 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek carry?

About 14,448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 47 (delsea Dr) over Branch of Dennis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.