US Bridges

Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · Atlantic City · Structure no. 3500C15

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,125
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87 in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the New Jersey average of 58.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,465 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 61 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAce Connector
CrossesAc/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87
LocationAtlantic City
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.3742, -74.4408
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,125 (2024)
Projected traffic26,465 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87 carry?

About 22,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Ace Connector over Ac/Bc Ramp HR1 & Rte. 87?

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