US Bridges

A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · .5 MI W of Atlantic City · Structure no. 3500030

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
829 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,660
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 43,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,400 by 2032. The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesA C Expressway
CrossesAc Conn Beach Thorofare
Location.5 MI W of Atlantic City
Coordinates39.36333, -74.46333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length829 ft (252.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,660 (2017)
Projected traffic109,400 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare carry?

About 43,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare?

The structure is 829 ft (252.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns A C Expressway over Ac Conn Beach Thorofare?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.