US Bridges

A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.75 MI NE of RT40&322 Ci · Structure no. 350072S

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
43,660
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 43,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,403 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway EB
CrossesGarden State Parkway
Location0.75 MI NE of RT40&322 Ci
Coordinates39.41333, -74.55333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,660 (2017)
Projected traffic55,403 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway 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 A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway carry?

About 43,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway EB over Garden State Parkway?

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