US Bridges

US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.45 MI SE of 30-9 JCT · Structure no. 0103160

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,413
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 56,413 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,982 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS RT.30 & CR 585
CrossesAbsecon Creek
Location0.45 MI SE of 30-9 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42294, -74.49987
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.4 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,413 (2023)
Projected traffic80,982 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
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 US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek 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 US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek carry?

About 56,413 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns US RT.30 & CR 585 over Absecon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.