Route US 30 over Penrose Canal
GoodAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.24 MI NW of 30-87 JCT · Structure no. 0103150
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63,907
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route US 30 over Penrose Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Route US 30 over Penrose Canal in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 63,907 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,822 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route US 30 over Penrose Canal built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route US 30 over Penrose Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Route US 30 over Penrose Canal carry?
About 63,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Route US 30 over Penrose Canal?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Route US 30 over Penrose Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.