US Bridges

Leipzig Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 2.25 MI N of ACE&RT575 Jc · Structure no. 3501350

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,845
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Leipzig Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Leipzig Avenue 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 5,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2026. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLeipzig Avenue
CrossesAtlantic City Expressway
Location2.25 MI N of ACE&RT575 Jc
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates39.47167, -74.63333
Functional classUrban Collector

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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,845 (2017)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leipzig Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway built?

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

What condition is Leipzig Avenue 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 Leipzig Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway carry?

About 5,845 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Leipzig Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Leipzig Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?

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