Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 1 MI NE of RTS9&40&322 Jc · Structure no. 3500480
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,744
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 18,744 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,935 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway carry?
About 18,744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).