US Bridges

Nj 83 over Cape May Branch

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 0.15 MI East of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0512150

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,392
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 83 over Cape May Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 83 over Cape May Branch in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 6,392 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,799 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 83
CrossesCape May Branch
Location0.15 MI East of Nj 47
RouteState Highway 83
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.17875, -74.81821
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,392 (2023)
Projected traffic7,799 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 83 over Cape May Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 83 over Cape May Branch 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 83 over Cape May Branch carry?

About 6,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 83 over Cape May Branch?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 83 over Cape May Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.