US Bridges

Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 2.3 MI South of Nj 55 · Structure no. 0601150

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 19,874 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,251 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 47-DELSEA Drive
CrossesMuskee Creek
Location2.3 MI South of Nj 55
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCumberland County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.30034, -74.97566
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,874 (2023)
Projected traffic24,251 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$265,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee 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 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek carry?

About 19,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 47-DELSEA Drive over Muskee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.