US Bridges

Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River

Poor

Cumberland County, New Jersey · .17 Miles West of Nj 47 · Structure no. 0605151

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River in Cumberland County, New Jersey. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 21,571 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,320 by 2043. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNj 49-MAIN Street
CrossesMaurice River
Location.17 Miles West of Nj 47
RouteState Highway 49
Coordinates39.39528, -75.04039
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,571 (2023)
Projected traffic26,320 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River carry?

About 21,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 49-MAIN Street over Maurice River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.