US Bridges

Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.03 MI E / E Riversid DR · Structure no. 01ATL02

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,095
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,095 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,914 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio Avenue
CrossesPenrose Canal
Location0.03 MI E / E Riversid DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.37364, -74.44454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,095 (2023)
Projected traffic4,914 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal carry?

About 4,095 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio Avenue over Penrose Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.