US Bridges

Nj 147 over Beach Creek

Fair

Cape May County, New Jersey · 2.9 MI East of Gsp · Structure no. 0517152

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
945 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 147 over Beach Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 147 over Beach Creek in Cape May County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 17,001 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,745 by 2043. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 147
CrossesBeach Creek
Location2.9 MI East of Gsp
RouteState Highway 147
CountyCape May County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.02284, -74.80169
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,001 (2023)
Projected traffic20,745 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 147 over Beach Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 147 over Beach 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 147 over Beach Creek carry?

About 17,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 147 over Beach Creek?

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 147 over Beach Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.