US Bridges

Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.5 Mi.From INTERCHG.7 · Structure no. 3500850

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,470
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,470 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,180 by 2032. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTilton RD(CO.563)
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location1.5 Mi.From INTERCHG.7
RouteCounty Highway 563
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.42333, -74.57333
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,470 (2016)
Projected traffic27,180 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tilton RD(CO.563) 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 Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 11,470 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tilton RD(CO.563) over Atlantic City Expressway?

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