US Bridges

Nj 54-12th Street over US 322

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.2 Miles S of US 322 · Structure no. 0114155

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 54-12th Street over US 322 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nj 54-12th Street over US 322 in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 83 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,014 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,659 by 2043. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 54-12th Street
CrossesUS 322
Location0.2 Miles S of US 322
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates39.59231, -74.85443
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,014 (2023)
Projected traffic14,659 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 54-12th Street over US 322 built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Nj 54-12th Street over US 322 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 54-12th Street over US 322 carry?

About 12,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 54-12th Street over US 322?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 54-12th Street over US 322?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.