Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th.
GoodAtlantic County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI South of US 9 · Structure no. 0511157
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 3,312 ft
- 22 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,870
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th. in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 23,870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,645 by 2044. The structure is 3,312 ft (1,009.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th. built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th. 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th. carry?
About 23,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th.?
The structure is 3,312 ft (1,009.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Nj 52 over Ship Ch Elbow Is. & Th.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.