US Bridges

Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 0.410 MI South of Rt 655 · Structure no. 0837152

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run is a concrete slab carrying Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,856 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,598 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute Nj 47
CrossesScotland Run
Location0.410 MI South of Rt 655
RouteState Highway 47
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.59664, -75.06382
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,856 (2024)
Projected traffic16,598 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run carry?

About 11,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route Nj 47 over Scotland Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.