US Bridges

Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 3 MI N of Nj 50/US 9 Int. · Structure no. 0510150

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,897
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,897 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,415 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 50
CrossesCedar Swamp Creek
Location3 MI N of Nj 50/US 9 Int.
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.24708, -74.71683
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,897 (2023)
Projected traffic8,415 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek carry?

About 6,897 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 50 over Cedar Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.