US Bridges

Doughty Road over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1 MI SE of Gsp&ace JCT · Structure no. 3500630

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Doughty Road over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Doughty 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDoughty Road
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location1 MI SE of Gsp&ace JCT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.40833, -74.54
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Doughty Road over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is Doughty 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 February 2024.

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

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Doughty Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Doughty Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

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