US Bridges

Nj 47 over Little Ease Run

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.4 MI N of US 40 Junc. · Structure no. 0837153

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 47 over Little Ease Run is a concrete slab carrying Nj 47 over Little Ease 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 9,280 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,323 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 47
CrossesLittle Ease Run
Location3.4 MI N of US 40 Junc.
RouteState Highway 47
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.61681, -75.07949
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,280 (2023)
Projected traffic11,323 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Nj 47 over Little Ease Run built?

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

What condition is Nj 47 over Little Ease 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 47 over Little Ease Run carry?

About 9,280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 47 over Little Ease Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 47 over Little Ease Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.