US Bridges

Delilah Road over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.5 Mi.From Interchg. 7 · Structure no. 3500950

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,797
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Delilah Road over Atlantic City Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delilah Road 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 8,797 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,625 by 2032. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDelilah Road
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location2.5 Mi.From Interchg. 7
RouteCounty Highway 646
Coordinates39.43333, -74.58667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,797 (2017)
Projected traffic42,625 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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delilah Road over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

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

About 8,797 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Delilah Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Delilah Road over Atlantic City Expressway?

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