US Bridges

A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek

Fair

Atlantic County, New Jersey · 1.5 MI SE of ACE&RT50 JCT · Structure no. 350153N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43,660
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek 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 43,660 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,200 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesA.C. Expressway WB
CrossesBabcock Creek
Location1.5 MI SE of ACE&RT50 JCT
Coordinates39.49167, -74.655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,660 (2017)
Projected traffic37,200 by 2026
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$5,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek built?

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

What condition is A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek 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 WB over Babcock Creek carry?

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

How long is A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns A.C. Expressway WB over Babcock Creek?

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