US Bridges

US 40 over Beach Thorofare

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 4.23 Miles East of US 9 · Structure no. 0109154

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
30,040
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Beach Thorofare is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 40 over Beach Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,840 by 2043. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesBeach Thorofare
Location4.23 Miles East of US 9
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.36135, -74.46479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,040 (2023)
Projected traffic35,840 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 40 over Beach Thorofare built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Beach 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 over Beach Thorofare carry?

About 30,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Beach Thorofare?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Beach Thorofare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.