US Bridges

US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 1.6 MI E of Nj 55 JCT · Structure no. 0833150

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,979
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 11,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,617 by 2043. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 & Nj 47
CrossesConrail Vineland Sec
Location1.6 MI E of Nj 55 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.57466, -75.04692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,979 (2023)
Projected traffic14,617 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec carry?

About 11,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 & Nj 47 over Conrail Vineland Sec?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.