US Bridges

Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 5 MI N of Nj 50/US 9 Int · Structure no. 0510151

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,752 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,019 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 50
CrossesConrail Beesleys Pt Sec
Location5 MI N of Nj 50/US 9 Int
RouteState Highway 50
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.26351, -74.73997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,752 (2023)
Projected traffic7,019 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec 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 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec carry?

About 5,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 50 over Conrail Beesleys Pt Sec?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.