US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.8 MI NE of RT9&40 JCT · Structure no. 3500500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,118
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden 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 2,118 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,436 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location0.8 MI NE of RT9&40 JCT
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.39833, -74.51833
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,118 (2024)
Projected traffic2,436 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Linden Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is Linden 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 Linden Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 2,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?

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