US 40 over Babcock Creek
GoodAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.1 Mile East of RT.559 · Structure no. 0107150
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,839
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 over Babcock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 40 over Babcock Creek in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 22,839 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,407 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 over Babcock Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 over Babcock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 over Babcock Creek carry?
About 22,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 40 over Babcock Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 over Babcock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.