US Bridges

CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 4.85MI NW of Gsp Ex. 40 · Structure no. 0162154

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,855
2024 count
Owner
Unknown
Unknown

About this bridge

CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 6,855 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,364 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 563 (tilton Rd)
CrossesAtlantic City Line
Location4.85MI NW of Gsp Ex. 40
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.49681, -74.60583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,855 (2024)
Projected traffic8,364 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerUnknown
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$987,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line carry?

About 6,855 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns CR 563 (tilton Rd) over Atlantic City Line?

It is owned by the Unknown and maintained by the Other State Agency.