US Bridges

US 30 over Beach Thorofare

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 5.18 MI E of US 9 Int. · Structure no. 0103152

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
475 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Beach Thorofare is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 30 over Beach Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 6 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 44,350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,107 by 2044. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesBeach Thorofare
Location5.18 MI E of US 9 Int.
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.37757, -74.45331
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,350 (2024)
Projected traffic54,107 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Beach Thorofare built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 30 over Beach Thorofare 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Beach Thorofare carry?

About 44,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Beach Thorofare?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Beach Thorofare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.