US Bridges

Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 3.1 Miles East of US 9 · Structure no. 0109156

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,778
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322 in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 1,778 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDorset Avenue Conn
CrossesUS 40 & 322
Location3.1 Miles East of US 9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.36756, -74.47342
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,778 (2023)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322 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 Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322 carry?

About 1,778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Dorset Avenue Conn over US 40 & 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.