US Bridges

Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI SE of Gsp&ace JCT · Structure no. 3500650

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,557
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 61 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 5 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 15,557 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,795 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFire Road
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location0.75 MI SE of Gsp&ace JCT
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.40667, -74.54333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,557 (2018)
Projected traffic19,795 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Fire 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 Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 15,557 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Fire Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

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