US 30 over Newfound Thorofare
PoorAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.9 MI W of Beach Thoro · Structure no. 0103154
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,315
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 over Newfound Thorofare is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 30 over Newfound Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 54,315 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,275 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 over Newfound Thorofare built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 30 over Newfound Thorofare in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 30 over Newfound Thorofare carry?
About 54,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 30 over Newfound Thorofare?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 over Newfound Thorofare?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.