US Bridges

Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike

Fair

Gloucester County, New Jersey · 3.3 MI South of Exit 3 · Structure no. M022810

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,440
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 18,440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNj RT47 (n Delsea)
CrossesNj Turnpike
Location3.3 MI South of Exit 3
RouteState Highway 47
CountyGloucester County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.83756, -75.12501
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,440 (2024)
Projected traffic22,500 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike carry?

About 18,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nj RT47 (n Delsea) over Nj Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.