Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek
PoorCape May County, New Jersey · 1.2 MI West of Nj 50 · Structure no. 0509150
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,971
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,506 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek carry?
About 6,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 49-DELSEA Drive over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.