US Bridges

Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.6 M S of Ac Expy. · Structure no. 0114159

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream is a concrete slab carrying Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream 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 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 12,236 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,930 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNj 54-12th Street
CrossesPenny Pot Stream
Location0.6 M S of Ac Expy.
RouteState Highway 54
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.60787, -74.83621
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,236 (2023)
Projected traffic14,930 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$904,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream built?

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

What condition is Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream 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 Penny Pot Stream carry?

About 12,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 54-12th Street over Penny Pot Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.