Nj 47 over East Creek
GoodCape May County, New Jersey · 0.43 MI S of Rt 550 Spur · Structure no. 0508153
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,052
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 47 over East Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 47 over East Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,724 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 47 over East Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 47 over East Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 47 over East Creek carry?
About 3,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 47 over East Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 47 over East Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.