US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River
PoorAtlantic County, New Jersey · 2.08 MI W of 40-322 JCT · Structure no. 0107151
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,688
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 3 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 31,688 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,026 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River carry?
About 31,688 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 & Nj 50 over Great Egg Harbor River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.