Cologne Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway
FairAtlantic County, New Jersey · 1.7 MI N of ACE&RT575 JCT · Structure no. 3501400
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,953
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Cologne Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cologne 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 7,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,917 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cologne Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cologne 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 Cologne Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway carry?
About 7,953 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cologne Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Cologne Avenue over Atlantic City Expressway?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).