US Bridges

Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd

Good

Atlantic County, New Jersey · Atlantic City · Structure no. 3500C21

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,393 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
63,913
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd 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 63,913 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,444 by 2042. The structure is 1,393 ft (424.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAc/Bc Connector NB
CrossesRt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd
LocationAtlantic City
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.37691, -74.432
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 rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,393 ft (424.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,913 (2024)
Projected traffic76,444 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd built?

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

What condition is Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd 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 Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd carry?

About 63,913 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd?

The structure is 1,393 ft (424.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ac/Bc Connector NB over Rt. 87 & Brigantine Blvd?

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