US Bridges

US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban)

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI E of US40&NJ50 Int · Structure no. 0107152

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,313
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban) in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 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 8,313 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,736 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 & Nj 50
CrossesPleasantville Sec.(aban)
Location0.5 MI E of US40&NJ50 Int
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.45038, -74.72812
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,313 (2024)
Projected traffic11,736 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban) carry?

About 8,313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban)?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 & Nj 50 over Pleasantville Sec.(aban)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.