US Bridges

Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River

Good

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.2MI N of RT49&50 JCT · Structure no. 0510152

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,680 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,415 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNj 50
CrossesTuckahoe River
Location0.2MI N of RT49&50 JCT
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates39.29478, -74.75227
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,680 (2024)
Projected traffic16,415 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River carry?

About 13,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 50 over Tuckahoe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.