Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon
FairPosted for loadAtlantic County, New Jersey · 80 Ft East of Murray Ave · Structure no. 01ATL01
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,095
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,095 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon carry?
About 4,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ohio Avenue over Venice Lagoon?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.