US Bridges

Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.20 MI N.Of US 322 · Structure no. 0114157

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,873
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 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 12,873 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,707 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 54-12th Street
CrossesGreat Egg Harbor River
Location0.20 MI N.Of US 322
RouteState Highway 54
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.59452, -74.85162
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,873 (2023)
Projected traffic15,707 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River 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 Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River carry?

About 12,873 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 54-12th Street over Great Egg Harbor River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.