US Bridges

Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1 MI E of RT40&322 Merge · Structure no. 3501180

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,360
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1964, 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 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 13,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,895 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRace Track RD
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location1 MI E of RT40&322 Merge
Coordinates39.45, -74.625
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,360 (2024)
Projected traffic16,895 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is Race Track RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 13,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Race Track RD over Atlantic City Expressway?

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