US Bridges

U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.24 MI E. of U.S. 9 · Structure no. 0103157

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,092
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 54,092 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,650 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 30
CrossesWeavers Ditch
Location2.24 MI E. of U.S. 9
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.39994, -74.49244
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,092 (2023)
Projected traffic77,650 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch carry?

About 54,092 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 30 over Weavers Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.