US Bridges

Shore Road over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.53 Mi. North from CR608 · Structure no. 3500490

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,547
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Shore Road over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shore Road 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 18,547 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,630 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShore Road
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location0.53 Mi. North from CR608
RouteCounty Highway 585
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.39808, -74.51696
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating79.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,547 (2022)
Projected traffic22,630 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shore Road over Atlantic City Expressway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shore Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Shore Road over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 18,547 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Shore Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shore Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.