U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans Thorofare
PoorAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.35 MI SE OF30 Delilahrd · Structure no. 0103155
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,061
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans Thorofare is a concrete continuous slab carrying U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans 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 52,061 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,473 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans Thorofare built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans 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 U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans Thorofare carry?
About 52,061 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans Thorofare?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns U.S.Route 30 over Jonathans Thorofare?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.