US Bridges

US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 4.87M SE of US9&ACEXP JCT · Structure no. 0109155

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
432 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30,052 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,669 by 2044. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 & 322
CrossesInside Thorofare
Location4.87M SE of US9&ACEXP JCT
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.35411, -74.45728
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,052 (2024)
Projected traffic36,669 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 & 322 over Inside 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare carry?

About 30,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 & 322 over Inside Thorofare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.