US Bridges

Nj 49 over Cohansey River

Good

Cumberland County, New Jersey · 0.13 Mi. West of Rt 77 · Structure no. 0604152

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,703
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 49 over Cohansey River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 49 over Cohansey River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,703 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,644 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNj 49
CrossesCohansey River
Location0.13 Mi. West of Rt 77
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.42722, -75.23667
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,703 (2024)
Projected traffic17,644 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 49 over Cohansey River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 49 over Cohansey 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nj 49 over Cohansey River carry?

About 14,703 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 49 over Cohansey River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 49 over Cohansey River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.