US Bridges

US 30 over Venice Lagoon

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.6MI W of 30-87 JCT · Structure no. 0103151

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
183 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
43,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Venice Lagoon is a concrete slab carrying US 30 over Venice Lagoon in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 79 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 43,914 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,584 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesVenice Lagoon
Location0.6MI W of 30-87 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.37678, -74.45052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,914 (2023)
Projected traffic53,584 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Venice Lagoon built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 30 over Venice Lagoon 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 30 over Venice Lagoon carry?

About 43,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Venice Lagoon?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Venice Lagoon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.