Nj 47 over Manantico Creek
PoorCumberland County, New Jersey · 1.0 MI N of Nj 55&47 Junc · Structure no. 0601152
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 47 over Manantico Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 47 over Manantico Creek in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,746 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 47 over Manantico Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Nj 47 over Manantico Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Nj 47 over Manantico Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 47 over Manantico Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 47 over Manantico Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.