US Bridges

Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.83 MI W of 152 & 619 Jc · Structure no. 0122155

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,863 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 13,855 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,625 by 2043. The structure is 2,863 ft (872.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNj 152
CrossesBroad Thorofare
Location0.83 MI W of 152 & 619 Jc
RouteState Highway 152
Coordinates39.314, -74.56435
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,863 ft (872.6 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,855 (2023)
Projected traffic16,625 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare carry?

About 13,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare?

The structure is 2,863 ft (872.6 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Nj 152 over Broad Thorofare?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.