Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek
PoorGloucester County, New Jersey · 0.12 MI South of Rt 130 · Structure no. 0815152
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 327 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 9,175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,010 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 47 over Big Timber 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 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek carry?
About 9,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek?
The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 47 over Big Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.