US Bridges

A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 0.1 MI E. of Cologne Ave · Structure no. 3501390

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,660
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch is a concrete slab carrying A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,175 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 161 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesA.C. Expressway
CrossesJack Pudding Branch
Location0.1 MI E. of Cologne Ave
CountyAtlantic County
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates39.48667, -74.635
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width161 ft (49.1 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,660 (2017)
Projected traffic77,175 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$42,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch 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 over Jack Pudding Branch carry?

About 43,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 161 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway over Jack Pudding Branch?

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