US Bridges

US Route 9 over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · At A.C.Expwy Intrchng. 5E · Structure no. 3500540

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,439
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

US Route 9 over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 9 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 18,439 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,495 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS Route 9
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
LocationAt A.C.Expwy Intrchng. 5E
RouteU.S. Route 9
Coordinates39.40187, -74.52416
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,439 (2022)
Projected traffic22,495 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 9 over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is US Route 9 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 US Route 9 over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 18,439 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 9 over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 9 over Atlantic City Expressway?

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