US Route 40 over Great Thorofare
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 3.33 MI East of US 9 JCT · Structure no. 0109153
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,271
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 40 over Great Thorofare is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US Route 40 over Great Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 38,271 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,698 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 40 over Great Thorofare built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 40 over Great Thorofare 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 40 over Great Thorofare carry?
About 38,271 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US Route 40 over Great Thorofare?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 40 over Great Thorofare?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.