Nj 47 over West Creek
GoodCape May County, New Jersey · 3.6 MI N of Nj 347 · Structure no. 0508154
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,382
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 47 over West Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 47 over West Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,382 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,347 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 West Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 47 over West 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 47 over West Creek carry?
About 4,382 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 47 over West Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 47 over West Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.