US Bridges

A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E of Beach Thorofa · Structure no. 3500200

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89,439
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad is a concrete slab carrying A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 89,439 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,992 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C. Expressway
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.1 MI E of Beach Thorofa
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.36341, -74.44346
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,439 (2024)
Projected traffic106,992 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 89,439 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).