US Bridges

A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.5 MI N of A.C.Racetrk · Structure no. 350130S

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,660
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 43,660 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2026. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesA.C.Expressway EB
CrossesAbandoned Prsl RR
Location0.5 MI N of A.C.Racetrk
Coordinates39.465, -74.63167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,660 (2017)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2026
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll 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 A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR 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 A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR carry?

About 43,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns A.C.Expressway EB over Abandoned Prsl RR?

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